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).
Petrol evaporation issues and suggesting a modification to the petrol feed pipes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 131\4\ scan0167 | |
| Date | 20th April 1937 | |
| To E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} 1113 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}10/R.20.4.37. re: Petrol Pipes. The frequent trouble with evaporation of petrol in our petrol system is sufficient to justify that on the Wraith the petrol feed pipe should be fitted on the out-side of the frame, and using the smallest possible length under the bonnet. Schemes should also be got out for P.III, 25/30 and Bentley on the same lines. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||