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).
Eliminating engine gear rattles by fitting a special flexible drive, crediting Mr. McStay for the scheme.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 103\3\ scan0164 | |
| Date | 13th September 1932 | |
| X5020 E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} ----- BY.8/G.13.9.32. X7020 Referring to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/MJ.12.9.32. we note that you can entirely eliminate engine gear rattles by fitting a special form of flexible drive. This was the scheme originally suggested by Mr. McStay, and was issued to my instructions, Decre. 1930. Mr. McStay ought to be credited with the improvement. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | ||