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).
Stiffened flange piece for the Wraith III transmission shaft.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 156\4\ scan0078 | |
| Date | 25th February 1938 | |
| BY/MS. C. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1330 DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}5/G.25.2.38. CFRY Agreed Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}? WRAITH III. TRANSMISSION SHAFT. Herewith is G.CD.490 shewing the flange piece at the rear of the transmission shaft with stiffened boss to prevent expansion and distortion when tightening on to the taper. It has already been detailed and issued and is sent for record purposes only. A scheme reinforcing the front end flexible joint piece is being made. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||