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).
Trouble with 25-EX shock absorbers during a 10,000-mile test, specifically regarding high loads in France.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 16\5\ Scan010 | |
| Date | 4th August 1931 | |
| To PN.{Mr Northey} from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} c. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} 87520. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}2/AD4.8.31. 87941 x235 10,000 Miles Test - 25-EX. Shock Absorbers. With reference to PN{Mr Northey}12/WT30.7.31, the trouble experienced on these shock absorbers in France has occurred previously on the standard shock absorbers but, we believe, to a very limited extent. We think that the high loads now being used in France have accentuated the trouble. We agree that it is advisable to issue a Depot Sheet on the subject though the fault is not easy to detect. With regard to raising the loads on the standard dampers; in view of the trouble we have had with noises we are trying to refrain from making this a standard procedure until we get the new type of shock absorber. We consider that with the low rating springs these high loads may have to be used in isolated cases to satisfy the customer. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||