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).
Insufficient load capacity of a layshaft bearing for the Spectre Gearbox, recommending an increase in size.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 94\1\ scan0019 | |
| Date | 21th June 1934 | |
| To DY{F R Danby} from HDY.{William Hardy} X4047 328 HDY.{William Hardy}2/HP.21.6.34. c.c. Mr Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} R.{Sir Henry Royce} SpectreCodename for Phantom III Gearbox. -------------- Examination of the Vulture gearbox pieces indicates that the load capacity of the front end bearing of the layshaft which we show on N. Sch.4049 is likely to be insufficient, and we should therefore be glad if you would increase this bearing to 1 1/8" x 3 1/8" x 7/8" as we show on N. Sch.4104 herewith. HDY.{William Hardy} | ||