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 requesting views on supplying a specific journal bearing, mentioning competition from American suppliers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 136\4\ scan0237 | |
| Date | 2nd November 1938 | |
| 628. 1153 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}5/MH.{M. Huckerby} 2nd. November 1938. F.O.Hickling, Esq., Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd., Newark, NOTTS. Dear Hickling, We are looking for a journal bearing size 40 x 90 x 23 to give the greatest possible capacity. New Departure list as standard a bearing that has 8 - 19/32 balls which we can buy very cheaply. This bearing has a further advantage that a snap ring can be had as a standard fitting. We do not want to fit American bearings in our cars, but think we shall soon be forced to if the English manufacturers cannot supply at a reasonable price bearings to suit up-to-date conditions. Perhaps you will send us your views on this, with particular reference to the bearing we now need. Kind regards, Yours sincerely, | ||