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).
Status report on the release and progress of various vehicle component sections.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\2\ Scan149 | |
Date | 10th January 1933 | |
-2- Title of Section. Section Number. Remarks. Water Connections. 5190. Still in the hands of E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Oil Fittings. 5200. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} will release in two weeks' time. Oil Filter. 5203. -do- Oil Level Indicator. 5204. -do- Oil Relief Valves. 5205. -do- Wire Fittings. 5210. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} will release this week. Fan. 5220. -do- Exhaust Fittings. 5230. Held up by Expt. Dept. Controls. 5240. -do- Radiator & Fittings. 5250. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} will release this week. Diztampo fittings to be brought in as convenient; sand castings to be used meanwhile. Radiator Shutters & Controls. 5251. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} will release this week. Bonnet. 5260. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} will release this week except fasteners. Starting Handle. 5270. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} will release this week. Flywheel & Clutch. 6000. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} will release this week, except driven unit, or centre, which is held up by Exp. Dept. Gearbox & Actuating Gear. 6030. Speedometer Drive. 6035. 1st & 3rd Motion Shafts. 6040. Servo Drive. 6045. 2nd Motion Shaft. 6050. Reverse Gear. 6070. Remarks for above group: Already released with the exception of parts, approximately 100, referring to silent second speed; By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} will release these this week. Change Gear & Brake Mechanism. 6080. Already released. Rear Brake Equalizing Gear (Hand). 6090. Works clear. | ||