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).
Difficulty with the front bonnet clip and a proposed solution by Mr. Royce.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 66\3\ scan0002 | |
| Date | 30th May 1919 guessed | |
| Extract from E6/G1519. X.3421. (7) BONNET CLIPS - There appears to be some difficulty in disengaging the front bonnet clip, due to the extreme angle at which the clip has to be operated to be disengaged from the buttton. At this angle the plunger will not slide easily in its guide, due to the heavy side load. Mr. Royce thinks that the bonnet clip should be lengthened and the button put higher up. At the same time he does not consider that it is necessary to raise the rear button to suit, as the rear bonnet clip is not comparable. Would Mr. Bailey please make a scheme to deal with this matter. | ||