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).
Release of parts for the 20/25 HP Chassis 'B.2' series.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 142\2\ scan0235 | |
| Date | 3rd July 1933 | |
| X 4584 To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} (struck through) from ROY.{Sir Henry Royce} c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} (struck through) c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} ROY{Sir Henry Royce}4/MG3.7.33 200 - 20/25 HP. CHASSIS - "B.2" SERIES You will recollect it was arranged these Chassis should be released en bloc, with the exception of parts affected by the proposal to introduce: (a) The Marston type Matrix. (b) Spring Drive clutch (c) Stiffer crankshafts (d) Studs for securing Ball Bearing caps in crankcase. (e) Hand drilled device for Shock Dampers. According to our records the following details are still not released: SECTION DESCRIPTION No. of Parts 5000 Crankcase & Bearings 21 5010 Crankshaft All parts 5250 Radiator & Fittings 11 6000 Flywheel & Clutch 11 6035 Speedometer Drive 7 6045 Servo Drive 1 6080 Change Gear & Brake Mechm. 13 6090 Hand Brake Equal. 1 6150 Rear Brake Equal Servo operated 1 7000 Frames & Fittings. 2 7150 Rear Shock Damper 14 7160 Front Axle Control Damper 14 7190 Instrument Board. All parts. Many of these details are affected by the decision above, but if arrangements could be made to speed up completion, it would help us - especially if continuity of output is to be maintained. As far as Crankshafts are concerned, these are well in hand, as one forging makes either type. ROY.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||