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).
Requesting two latest type extra stiff crankshafts for the 20 HP and 40/50 models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 65\4\ scan0215 | |
| Date | 31th January 1928 | |
| X8010 To RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}5/LG31.1.28. CRANKSHAFTS. X5010 We require two off the latest type extra stiff crankshafts for both the 20 HP. and the 40/50. One in each case to be machined for the present type slipper wheel, and one each for the latest design of crankshaft damper. If necessary, in the case of the 40/50 at any rate, it willbe possible to convert the shaft from the new type damper if this is not found to be successful. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} | ||