From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Seized threaded shackle pin discovered on a Phantom III after a test run.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 91\2\ scan0108 | |
| Date | 10th July 1937 | |
| CHATEAUROUX. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux}/G/JAB. 10.7.37. 300a To. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c.c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Les.{Ivan A. Leslie} c.c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} 32-EX. PHANTOM III. Threaded Shackles. At the conclusion of yesterday's running, it was found that the shackle pin at the front end of the O.S.R. spring had forced the locating washer and turned in the anchorage. On trying to screw out the shackle pin for examination, it was found that the thread had seized and that the threaded bush turned in the spring eye. We can see no way of dismantling the shackle without damaging or destroying something. We have therefore no alternative but to continue running with it as it is, until we receive instructions from you what to do. There did not appear to be any shortage of lubrication to the shackle. ----------------- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} Frank. Waller | ||