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).
Modifying drawings for a new type starter slipping clutch on a 40/50 HP chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 75\5\ scan0063 | |
| Date | 27th July 1920 | |
| R.R. 235B (50 T) (S.G. 755. 24-3-20) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2650 X.3350a Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} C. Sft.{Mr Swift} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} R.F.E. BY/C14/H27.7.20. X.3350a 40/50 HP. CHASSIS. SELF STARTER GEAR. SEC. 6060 RE NEW TYPE STARTER SLIPPING CLUTCH. With reference to your Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}5/LG22.7.20. please note that we are arranging to modify the dimensions on our Detail Drawings in order to obtain the clearance recommended by you, which we feel sure will overcome the present trouble, as it is essential to make sure that the Driving Wheel bears only on the Phosphor Bronze Bush, and not on any of the adjacent pieces. BY/C. E C JUL 28 RECEIVED. | ||