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).
On the J.3 front engine suspension, noting the detachable front cross member for crankshaft damper access.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 104\1\ scan0119 | |
| Date | 9th December 1931 | |
| X5005 BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} FROM E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} C. to SG.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} E3/M12.9.31. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} 3. FRONT ENGINE SUSPENSION, RADIATOR MOUNTING, ETC. We sent you on the 5th. inst. a print of Lec+ 2947 from the scheme of the above. In the construction shewn the front cross member carrying the engine is intended to be detachable and must be removed if it is required to inspect or detach the crank-shaft damper. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||