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).
Progress report on the testing and evaluation of various vehicle components.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154a\3\ scan0283 | |
Date | 16th June 1937 | |
-7- 16.6.37. LeC.5244 Rubber anchorages for front ends of rear springs. Parts submitted to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Les.{Ivan A. Leslie} having covered 10,000 miles for examination with a view to assessing suitability for use in the future if required. F.87498 NS.{Norman Scott}4763 NS.{Norman Scott}4880 Front roll rod. 0.575 diameter. 10,000 miles covered. Not at present required. Available for applying to Wraith wheel movement if demanded. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wst. Battery box not lead coated. Not satisfactory - rejected. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GR.{George Ratcliffe} Reduced float leverage in carburetter to improve petrol consumption. Useful experience gained. Will not be required if high pressure pumps come. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std. Special Oil Cooler. Report not yet to hand. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std. Cadillac Fan and increased belt drive. Useful experience gained. Fitted on 32-EX for further test. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std. Deletion of steam valve in radiator. Useful experience gained. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std. Special engine side guards. Unsatisfactory for very bad conditions. Useful experience gained. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} Tecalemit pressure oil filter with outer gauge & stronger by-pass. Not satisfactory. Rejected. | ||