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).
Introduction of thrust bearings and a single helical gear for a 4-speed gearbox at Le Canadel to reduce sideshaft noise.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 75\1\ scan0055 | |
| Date | 7th February 1914 guessed | |
| C O P Y. C.J. from F.H.R. Copies sent to: Mr Wormald. Mr Nadin. Mr Bailey. R1/B4613. Re the gear box we are arranging at Le CanadelHenry Royce's French residence. With regard to the above we have introduced thrust bearings with a view of using a single helical gear for the sideshaft. I think that if we can adopt these for the 4-speed box there should be absolutely no trouble from noisy sideshafts while the car is standing still. F.H.R. Z 522 COPY. | ||