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).
Preparation and modifications for a 20 HP car undergoing a 10,000 miles test in France.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\R\2October1927-November-1927\ 140 | |
| Date | 14th November 1927 | |
| To R.{Sir Henry Royce} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to BJ. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Ds. c. to BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} ORIGINAL Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}4/LG14.11.27 X5840e X5770 20 HP. 10,000 MILES TEST IN FRANCE. We are instructed to prepare a 20 HP. car for 10,000 miles test in France. It is necessary to order more material for the 20 HP. There are two features which we are very anxious to get on the car as soon as possible and it has been agreed that these sections shall be held up until the car has completed one weeks running in France 1. Improved steering geometry to N.sch.2401. This is a definite improvement and we consider any improvement on the steering is very valuable because it is a part which is most criticised. 2. Battery ignition with scrubbing contacts. 3. Modified starter clutch. At the same time we wish to fit to this car :- 4. Modified gearbox to give improved floorboard clearance and improved ground clearance. 5. Modified equaliser to improve ground clearance. 6. Modified undershield. 7. Spring loaded front end side steering tube. We propose using 9-G3 car for this test. As soon as the parts are fitted, the car will be sent to France. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||