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).
Bonnet catch clearance issue on chassis 7 CA and requesting revised parts for trial.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 66\3\ scan0004 | |
| Date | 25th October 1918 | |
| R.R. 235 B(200 T) (S.F. 103, 25-10-18) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2244 x3621 x 682 -2- EE/G30.519. Contd. purpose of disengagement. On chassis 7 CA at West WitteringHenry Royce's home town, this clearance disappears entirely on one side of the bonnet before the catch is disengaged from the button, and it is necessary to drag the bonnet over bodily to get the catch off the button. Radii should be shewn on the engaging edges of the bonnet, and the bonnet side plate, indicated on the blue print at "Y". In accordance with Mr. Royce's wishes, would you please send a pair of revised bonnet catches for 7 CA. if they are found satisfactory after trial. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||