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).
Parts sent for testing on a Phantom III chassis No.35-Ex in France.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\3\ scan0087 | |
| Date | 3rd February 1937 | |
| To BP. from HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel} Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 300W HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel}9/BA.3.2.37. O/54342. Re:Testing in France Ph.III Chassis No.35-Ex. We have sent into the Despatch Stores, the following details assembled in accordance with N.S.4982 stiffened Rear Axle Shafts. Will you please arrange to forward same per Express Goods to the Paris Depot, for fitment to the above Car in connection with 15,000 miles trials. 1-ea G.85172/3 Axle Shafts. 1-ea G.85174/5 Differential Boxes. 2-G.85159 Thrust Washers. 1-G.85164 Washer - Diff Box RH.{R. Hollingworth} 1-G.85167 Washer - " " LH.{Mr Haworth} 1-G.85165 Lock Washer RH.{R. Hollingworth} 1-G.85168 " " LH.{Mr Haworth} 1-G.85166 Nut - Diff Box RH.{R. Hollingworth} 1-G.85169 Nut - " " LH.{Mr Haworth} 2-G.85175 Bush - Axle Shaft. 2-G.85171 Housing - Oil seal. 2-No.225116 Perfect Oil seals. 4-G.84688 Thrust Washers. 4-G.84693 Bush Diff Pinion. 4-G.84555 Diff Pinion. 2-G.54989 Driving Dogs. 4-G.57113 Adj. Washers. 2-G.50920. Nuts. HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel} | ||