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).
Letter discussing bearing housing, lubrication, tolerances, and the prevention of rust.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 180\M6\ img025 | |
| Date | 9th June 1928 guessed | |
| Reg. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "ROYCE, WEST WITTERINGHenry Royce's home town." TWO WORDS ONLY. TELEPHONE: CHICHESTER 210. STATION— PASSENGER & GOODS: CHICHESTER—7 MILES. SOUTHERN RLY. "ELMSTEADHenry Royce's home in West Wittering," WEST WITTERINGHenry Royce's home town, NR. CHICHESTER. (contd). (2) The housing is caulked on to the bearing before it is put on the shaft; (New Departure do something similar.) I like No. 2. as a single bearing can take end play. You must be able to oil by stauffer or grease gun. You must be able to obtain oil retaining for one month at least. I say this because rust is a terrible enemy, and ball bearings will not run dry. I agree with pressing on shaft; you say you can produce to the required tolerance, (very fine which I doubt) and you say it suits buyers. Further notes by later post. Yours faithfully, F.H. Royce | ||