Agreements on the manufacture and modification of various parts for the M.40 Test Rig.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\3\ scan0182 | |
| Date | 3rd July 1941 | |
| To: HPS. {Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /HH. c. Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} EV {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} /JD. {J. Draper - Frames} Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /HH.1/RH. {R. Hollingworth} 3.7.41. M.40 TEST RIG 700 With reference to the queries raised with us by your Mr.Johnson regarding the manufacture of certain parts on the above, we agree to your suggestions as follows :- RF.2176 Clutch Pedal Lever - agreed that this be made in B2/A material, with the sphere chromium plated for hardness, for the initial experiments, to do away with the necessity of sinking dies. RF.2182 Clutch Pedal Holder. RF.2335 Brake " " RF.2359 Accel. " " Material altered from S/N to S/M to facilitate welding, and diameters altered to standard bar sizes, with pedal holes opened out to suit. RF.2358 Assembly of Lever. We agree to your suggestion to eliminate butt welding, to avoid producing special tackle, for the initial experiments. RF.2364 Assembly of Acc. Pedal Shaft. Tackwelding to be tried to avoid distortion due to overheating with continuous welds. The necessary modifications will be made to the detail drawings. 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).