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 and record of a 'Goshawk II' front bumping test, detailing parts fitted and breakages over time.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 119\2\ scan0154 | |
Date | 14th December 1921 | |
R.R. 26 (10M Bks) (SE 591 13-3-18). M.P. 189358 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. X4268 To Mr Hives Date 14-12-1921 Order No. Customer's No. Re Goshawk II. Bumping Test, Front Record of run from 9.12.21 to 14.12.21. New Parts fitted:- Chassis frame sides with modified dumb iron fixing, not previously bumped. Total hrs. running - 16 1/4 Date | Breakages | Time Run hrs. 9.12.21 | O.S. Pivot arm, with pivot flange, spring clips & bolt. | 25 1/2 12.12.21 | R.R. Top leaf, 5" from centre, O.S. | 14 1/4 " | " " " " ", N.S. | 18 3/4 " | No. 5 leaf, N.S. | 19 3/4 " | Front axle, N.S. at clip. | 19 3/4 13.12.21 | Top leaf, O.S, Whitehead, 1" from C. | 8 3/4 13.12.21 | " " N.S. " | 19 1/2 Signed This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work. | ||