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).
Modifications to the rocker shaft lubrication for the 'S.S.' Phantom chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 13\2\ 02-page028 | |
| Date | 23th November 1928 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c.c. to RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} (crossed out) c.c. to BY/Csb (crossed out) x7090 BY/CS2/DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}23.11.28. Re "S.S." Phantom - Rocker Shaft Lubrication. With reference to your memo Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}7/LG.12.11.28, re inadequate oil supply, please note we have modified the rocker shaft F.77709 in accordance with your drawing V.453, under alteration No.13241/E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} As regards the oil restriction at the valve stem end of rocker, shown on your drawing V.410, we suggest you adopt this scheme for "the present S.S." chassis, as there are alternative suggestions from W.W. which may be adopted permanently. BY/CS. | ||