Parts list and instruction for the M.40 Test Rig, detailing components for the PL.355 Flywheel Clutch and PL.503 Clutch Actuation.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 110\1\ scan0079 | |
| Date | 30th April 1941 | |
| To. HFS. c. Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /OTS c. Ev. {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. Ev {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} /JD. {J. Draper - Frames} 712 1030 Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /HH.4/WLL. 30. 4. 41. M.40 Test Rig. PL.355 Flywheel Clutch & Clutch Casing. PL.503 Clutch Actuation. Please receive herewith 2 blueprints of each of the following drawings detailed in accordance with the above schemes except details marked "X" for which we enclose 3 blueprints. RG. {Mr Rowledge} 2299 Spring Plate Flywheel 1 off RG. {Mr Rowledge} 2300 Face Piece Clutch 1 off RG. {Mr Rowledge} 2312 Retaining Plate 1 off RG. {Mr Rowledge} 2314 Dowel Clutch 2 off X RG. {Mr Rowledge} 2298 Flywheel 1 off X RG. {Mr Rowledge} 2316 Borg & Beck Clutch Unit 1 off Will you please instruct as required together with the following standard & existing parts. KB. 2954 Lock Washer 2 off KC. 229 Set Screw 2 off KB. 2810 Bolt (.312 Dia) 6 off K. {Mr Kilner} 4509 Grover Washer Bolt 6 off K. {Mr Kilner} 4009 Nut (.312 Dia) 6 off This completes the instruction for the Engine Unit for the above section as far as design permits. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /HH. | ||
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).