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).
The standardisation of 14-tooth axles on closed cars, pending Mr. Royce's approval due to his concerns about potential engine wear.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\2\ Scan062 | |
| Date | 16th March 1922 | |
| HS {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X4299 To Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} from CJ. Copy to Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 14 Tooth Axle on Closed Cars. CJ1/E16/3/22 Has the standardisation sheet for the application of 14-toothed axles to all covered cars yet been completed and has Mr.Royce signed it? If not, the 14-toothed axle should not be made standard for covered cars until Mr.Royce has approved. In the latter case please write to Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} at Le CanadelHenry Royce's French residence asking him to obtain Mr.Royce's approval. I understand that, when PN {Mr Northey} saw Mr.Royce at Le CanadelHenry Royce's French residence, Mr. Royce expressed some doubt as to the wisdom of adopting the 14-toothed axles on the ground that we have no knowledge as to the extent of extra engine wear which would be involved. CJ. | ||