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).
Standardization of a double ball thrust for the back axle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\1\ Scan357 | |
| Date | 11th July 1921 | |
| R.R. 788a (100 T) (S.H. 89. 12-7-20) G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 1769 X4150 Hr. from BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} (Hr. is struck through) c. War. c. Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} TORQUE TUBE & PROPELLER SHAFT. RE DOUBLE THRUST FOR BACK AXLE. R, has made certain decisions in regard to standardising a double ball thrust for the pinion on new cars and present single thrust for old cars in service or on test, with the plain thrust removed and the overhung thrust taken up on the journal bearing. The question of where, and how, to bring this alteration in demands careful consideration. I think we should have a Works Committee meeting on the subject. BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} (Stamped: RECEIVED FC JUL 11 1921) | ||