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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).
Modifications to front axle pivots for wood wheels.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 2\B002_X168\  00000001-page083
Date  19th April 1913
  
From F.H.R.
Copies sent to:
Mr. Johnson.
Mr. Ronald.
Mr. Hadin for Mr. Spinney.

Re Front axle pivots.
( Ref. X13/1428313. )

Yes, we shall have to continue to supply our present standard axle but with modifications to the upper flange to reinforce it and with a thinner web; infact, exactly the same design main front axle as for wire wheels but with narrower centres of pivots so that wood wheels track correctly.
I am impatient, as all this should go without saying. The pivots and stub axles will be all alike.

F.H.R.

[Handwritten Annotation]
I have decided not to thin the joints so as to have all parts interchangeable.
Mr Ronald
X168
  
  


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