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).
Part replacements for the rear axle and water pump on chassis B.58.G.A.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 89\5\ scan0237 | |
| Date | 16th July 1941 | |
| COPY FOR RM.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 261 To RB{R. Bowen}/CA. from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/RH.{R. Hollingworth}16.7.41. CHASSIS B.58.G.A. - Mr. Summers. The following replacements to the above chassis have been carried out at Clan Foundry, Belper. Rear axle dismantled and the following parts fitted :- GB.2351 1 Pinion. GB.186A 1 Bevel wheel. GB.2666 1 Cover, bearing housing. GB.581 1 Felt washer " GB.2725 1 Drawing flange. E.14707 2 Keys. K.4340 1 Nut. Gb.2080 1 Lock plate. GB.2704 1 Oil Retainer. GB.4080 1 Thrust race. GB.1386 1 Race (R.317E). GB.1134 1 Retaining nut. Water pump dismantled, checked and re-fitted. The following new parts fitted :- 330/3102 2* Palmetto Packing. (*Quantity 1 struck through and 2 handwritten) E.77686 2 Joint. E.60201 1 " E.54933 1 " Total time for dismantling, refitting and testing - 50 man hours. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} | ||