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 from a memo giving opinions on Rudge-Whitworth wire wheels and bevel pinions for the 20 HP series.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 75\5\ scan0033 | |
| Date | 3rd June 1924 | |
| X4569 To PJ. from R.{Sir Henry Royce} etc. Extract from R2/M3.6.24. In response to your memo BJ2/H24.5.24. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} I had the impression that I had dealt with most of these matters, but the following are my opinions however:- (1) WIRE WHEELS - RUDGE-WHITWORTH. X.421. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} objects at present on certain grounds to these wheels. I suggest that further tests should be made and that a sample should be sent to WW. (2) BEVEL PINIONS & WHEELS FITTED TO FIRST 220 OF 20 HP SERIES. X.4247. E.4569. There appears to me to be no reason for a desperate policy, and I suggest that we only change these gears whenever the cars come into the Works for overhaul. | ||