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 and leaking issues with Ph.II rear universal joints.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 15\4\ Scan096 | |
| Date | 24th July 1934 | |
| K7340 To By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} c. to Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} c. to EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Les.1/KW.24.7.34. Ph.II Rear Universal Joints. Re. Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer}S/T.20.7.34. We should like to point out that the modification giving increased angular movement is in no way limited to universal joints with needle bearings, so any propellor shaft can be modified. As it is necessary to have full axle rebound movement together with braking, the number of complaints should be very limited. We have, however, issued a Depot Sheet for dealing with leaking rear universal joints. HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Les.{Ivan A. Leslie} | ||