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).
Problem of piston rattles in certain cars and seeking a resolution.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 77\3\ scan0147 | |
| Date | 18th March 1920 | |
| R.R. 235 A (100 TWS F.{Mr Friese} 846. 6-8-19) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2460 [Handwritten] 18th Dir. from CJ. c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} CK{Mr Clark} X-3757 CJ11/E18.3.20. [Handwritten] X-2448 RE PISTON RATTLES. [Handwritten] X 3757 With reference to the enclosed memorandum, R8/G16.3.20, re piston rattles, what cars are fitted with pistons similar to those on the car which Maddocks is driving ? I suppose we have to face the fact that the pistons in these cars will begin to rattle and to threaten to seize after they have run 5,000 miles ? What do you suggest should be done as regards those cars having similar pistons which have been issued ? What do you propose should be done as regards cars having similar pistons which have not been issued ? What would be the cost of rectifying the latter before they are issued ? If cars, which have been issued with similar pistons, are going to have this trouble, the reputation of Rolls-Royce is going to be seriously damaged. I should like you to have an immediate conference on this matter with the leading officials at Derby and let me have your recommendations. Of course I agree with the recommendations contained in Mr. Royce's memorandum. CJ. attc. copy of R8/G16.3.20. [Stamp] EX. MAR 1920 RECEIVED | ||