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).
Modification request to improve accessibility of an oil hole on the 40/50 HP Chassis Steering Column Controls.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 17\3\ Scan422 | |
| Date | 19th November 1930 | |
| RECEIVED 19 NOV 1930 BY/HRP c.Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} 87430 BY/SS{S. Smith}2/J.19.11.30. 40/50 H.P. Chassis Steering Column Controls. In order to improve the accessibility of the small oil hole in the Support Flange, will you please arrange to move this round 45º from its present position. This modification should be brought on production as soon as possible. Will you also make sure that this oil hole is reasonably accessible on the new type lowered controls detailed from N. Sch. 3130 and Sch. 1355. BY/SS.{S. Smith} | ||