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).
Confirming modifications to the Goshawk 11 rear axle based on Mr. Royce's instructions.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\2\ Scan083 | |
| Date | 8th May 1922 | |
| X.4256 To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. to CJ. c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Dal/M8.5.22. GOSHAWK 11. REAR AXLE. X.4256. This is to confirm having handed to you at Derby N.sch.1262 shewing our suggestions for strengthening the rear axle shaft reducing the outer nut in accordance with Mr. Royce's instructions, and modifying the.method of locking the axle tube nut also in accordance with Mr. Royce's instructions. In addition to this there has to be effected a taper guide to enable the driving piece to easily enter the serrations on the hub. We understand that the suggestions shewn on N.sch. 1262 are practically the same as those you had already put in hand at Derby. and we therefore have agreed to your scheme going forward subject to the addition of the taper guide previously referred to. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} R.R. 189 (500) (H 008) SD. 296. 15.3.17) M.P. 176549. | ||