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).
Extract discussing a revised lubrication method for future engine wheelcase gears to prevent noise.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 56\3\ Scan057 | |
Date | 8th October 1921 | |
X.4233 8.10.21 Extract from E2/G8.10.21. X.4219 X.4233 We are dealing with the wheelcase for future engines, and shewing a revised method of lubrication for the gears, whereby the discharge from the oil pump will not flood the gears with oil and cause noise at starting. W E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||