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).
Dimensional alterations for self-starter gear components and instructing a hold on production.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 75\5\ scan0035 | |
| Date | 28th January 1919 | |
| January 28th; 1919. To. Mr. Mills from BY/C. To. Mr. Moon. C. to Mr. DeWitt. C. to Mr. Coverley. C. to EFC. C. to Mr. Howers. C. to Mr. Moult. X.3350 40/50 HP CHASSIS - SELF-STARTER GEAR. Will you please note that the following alterations have been made :- G.3529 - Length .850±5 altered to .900±5. Depth of recess .250±10 altered to .300±10. Outside diameter 3.175 altered to 3.100. G.6490 - Length 1.750±10 altered to 1.700. Length 1.500 " 1.470. Outside diameter 3.175 altered to 3.100. These alterations have been made to meet certain requirements of the Tool Office, therefore, will you please hold up the work on these pieces until you receive corrected drawings. BY/C. | ||