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).
Instructions requested for an experimental set of lighter 20/25 HP chassis torque reaction damper arms.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 104\1\ scan0258 | |
Date | 17th January 1935 | |
Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} BY/OS. c.Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} BY/SS.{S. Smith}5/J.17.1.35. 20/25 HP. CHASSIS TORQUE REACTION DAMPERS. Will you please issue instructions for an experimental set of Damper Arms similar to E.53010 and E.53011, but produced from 16 S.W.G. (.064") thick material. The various bolts should also be shortened to suit the reduced thickness. We understand a lighter slipping load for the friction discs is also being considered. Will Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} please let us know if any further D.O. work is required. Handwritten: Wyman Please follow up Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} BY/SS.{S. Smith} Instructed [Signature] 25-1-35 | ||