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).
Standardisation sheet discussing an engine centre support for F.S. & M.S. engines and a Dunlop Super Double Lift Jack.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 48\1\ Scan052 | |
| Date | 2nd June 1930 | |
| HS. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} FROM RS. {Sir Henry Royce's Secretary} AJL. X4124. RS {Sir Henry Royce's Secretary} 2/M2.6.30. STANDARDISATION SHEETS Please find 2 following sheets herewith:- F. {Mr Friese} ENGINE. CENTRE SUPPORT FOR TOP WATER PIPES ON F.S. & M.S. ENGINES. Agreed to by R. {Sir Henry Royce} and E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} without comment. P. 2., & 25HP. DUNLOP SUPER DOUBLE LIFT JACK No.10. Agreed to by R. {Sir Henry Royce} , DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} , & E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} , the lattering making the following remark - "One would have thought the test should have been "250 times. The Dunlop jack for balloon tyres - "a sample - seen in Derby had a very short "bearing for the overhung bevel pinion, which "bearing looked as if it would soon wear. We "suggest bearing 50% longer." RS. {Sir Henry Royce's Secretary} | ||