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).
Letter discussing issues with a roller assembly part (F.61285) and proposing a design change to the supplier.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 153\1\ scan0083 | |
| Date | 25th October 1937 | |
| Roy{Sir Henry Royce}/AW. c. to Mr.Hardy. 1300 RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/EG.10/DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions} 25.10.37. F.61285. Roller Assemblies. ex. Ransome & Marles. I send you herewith one Roller Assembly F.61285 which gives a preload of 78 inch. ozs. Will you have same despatched to Ransome & Marles for their investigation and comments. It is possible that we are pulling them together on the distance piece somewhat tighter than they are and we find that if we select a distance piece approximately .0005" longer than the one supplied the assembly gives us the required amount of preload viz: 7 to 10 ozs. torque on 4" radius. We find the distance piece is taking a permanent set and suggest Marles try out a stiffer design or a higher brinell. Awaiting reply. Goodall RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/EG. | ||