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Requesting the experimental production of parts for a Klaxon switch on a steering column, listing required components.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 72\3\  scan0282
Date  4th October 1923
  
TO ARO.
C. to EFC. {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer}

X9430 BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /HEB {H. Biraben} 13/W.4/10/23.

X.9430. E.A.C.

KLAXON SWITCH ON STEERING COLUMN-SEC:7051.

We herewith forward you two Blueprints of each of the following details, in accordance with "N" Scheme 1403.

Kindly put in hand and produce experimentally :-

F.70494. Holder for Klaxon Switch. 1 off per chassis.
F.70495. Actuating Lever (Ignition). 1 " " "
F.70496. " (Throttle). 1 " " "
F.70497. Top Flange(Throttle Control Tube). 1 " " "

We attach to TB's copy of this memo', one Print of each of the above details.

Please note, the following Standard Parts used on the 20-HP. Klaxon Switch will also be required for E.A.C. :-

F.90244. Control Plate. 1 off per chassis
F.90248. Anchor Piece for Quadrant. 2 " " "
F.51680. Knob for Control Lever. 2 " " "
F.51676DC. Control Lever. 1 " " "
F.51677DC. " " 1 " " "
F.51839. Spring for Control Lever. 2 " " "
F.51679. Centre Piece for Con:Lever Spg. 2 " " "
F.51682. Pin for Control Lever. 2 " " "
E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} 9438. Washer (Control Lever Pin). 2 " " "

BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /HEB. {H. Biraben} HB {C. E. Harcombe}
  
  
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).


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