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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).
Standardization document concerning the spring for the shock damper reaction.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 171\2\  img045
Date  11th August 1932
  
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS

TOOL ROOM
Passed: X

Description of Part: SPRING FOR SHOCK DAMPER REACTION
Origin: Major

Reason for Change: To obtain a spring for all conditions of service.
Estimated Test Report: Not necessary.

The load at 1.208 in. was altered on engine no FX-13. The new spring was found to give the best result under all conditions, but .100 million in/lbs was required with existing spring and this is not a satisfactory production.

When to take effect on Cars?: When stock of part no OC479 is used up.
What to do with old parts?: Show number of the chassis on which the new part will be fitted.
Difference in Cost: Nil.
Scrapped material, if any: Nil.
Cost of jigs and tools: Nil.

Approvals:
SD Agreed 13.10.32
R Agreed 26.9.32
ROW Agreed 26.9.32
C Agreed 11.8.32
RC{R. Childs} Agreed 16.8.32
AO Agreed 18.8.32
VB Agreed 19.8.32
EB & S.W. Agreed 12.8.32
E Agreed 19.8.32
PV Agreed 18.8.32
HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Agreed 11.8.32
  
  


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