Bevel pinion bearing for the Spectre Rear Axle, recommending a switch from a Hoffmann to an R. & M. bearing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\5\ scan0015 | |
| Date | 12th June 1935 | |
| To By. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} x302✓ Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls} 10/KW.12.6.35. Spectre(Codename for Phantom III) Rear Axle. We send you herewith a drawing of the bevel pinion bearing fitted to Spectre(Codename for Phantom III) 3-S-1 for France. The Hoffmann combined roller and ball bearing has not shown up well in Spectre(Codename for Phantom III) I, and we recommend the R. {Sir Henry Royce} & M. {Mr Moon / Mr Moore} bearing for the first production chassis. Will you therefore give same a piece number. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls} | ||
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