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).
Blueprints for the Phantom III Idler Gear and a request for production.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 136\5\ scan0311 | |
| Date | 3rd September 1937 | |
| HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1152 BY/NS.{Norman Scott}5/G.3.9.37. PHANTOM 111 - IDLER GEAR. -------------------------- We send you herewith two blueprints of each of the following :- Ex.S.44 Hub Idler Gear. 1 off. S/M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Ex.S.45 Plate - Retaining Idler Gear. 1 off. S/M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} DURANGUS Ex.S.46 Idler Gear Blank. 1 off. Ex.S.47 Idler Gear Assembly. 1 off. - These detail drawings have been produced at the request of Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FJH.{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} FJH.{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} will obtain the unmachined blanks from the makers. Will you kindly arrange to produce six set of pieces. EB.2332 Rivet - 6 off. S/Z. will be required for use with the above. BY/NS.{Norman Scott} | ||