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).
Part changes and replacements for the Goshawk I rear axle and hub.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5\3\ 03-page073 | |
| Date | 1st January 1923 | |
| To RIC. c. to Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} c. to EFC. X4257 2 BY/TWD{T. W. D???Aeith}/GSQ.1.23. X.3493 "GOSHAWK 1" REAR AXLE SECTION NO.6120. REAR HUB SECTION NO.6170. X4257 Please receive herewith 1 blue print of each of the following :- (Sec.6120) G.8874 - Rear Axle Shaft. (O.S.) 1 off. (Sec.6120) G.8875 - Rear Axle Shaft. (N.S.) 1 off. (Sec.6170) G.8876 - Rear Wheel Driver 2 off. The splined end of the above shafts has been increased in diameter, and made similar to the Goshawk 11. The rear wheel driver is for use with the above Shafts, and the original type rear hubs N.1113 N.1628. An alteration is being sent through to the Axle Tubes G.7566/7 to permit of the improved type of Axle shafts being used. The following parts will also be required for use with the above :- G.50,902/9 - Adjusting washer. 2 off. G.3504 - Fibre washer. 2 off. The pieces at present used are replaced by the above as follows :- G.7573 & G.7634 - replaced by G.8875. G.7574 & G.7635 - " " G.8874. N.1114 - " " G.8876. New piece - G.50902/9. - G.3504. Please instruct the required number of sets. BY/TWD.{T. W. D???Aeith} | ||