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).
Engine tightness and issues with front shock damper mounting.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 1\4\ B001_X 100a-page025 | |
| Date | 30th November 1932 | |
| -2- There are two very definite tight places when turning the engine. We are draining the oil from the engine and putting in fresh oil with Hall's aniline added. We should be able to get a definite proof as to whether his claim to a smoother engine is justified, with the condition of the engine as it is. FRONT SHOCK DAMPERS. We have noticed that the front shock dampers are not solid with the frame and that the two bolt mounting does not appear at all satisfactory. We have already been able to tighten up the two bolts, but even after doing so, we can still see a distinct movement of the damper body against the side of the frame. This means that sooner or later the bolts will break. We observe that there are two big washers under the feet of the dampers and we are aware that the later dampers will be more solid to the frame, but at the same time it does appear that the two bolt fastening will not be sufficient for rigidity. G.W.H. | ||