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).
Instructions to Mr. Royce regarding the design and production of a new light axle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 2\6\ B002_X 140 141 157-page063 | |
| Date | 2nd April 1913 | |
| ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To Mr Royce Order No. Customer's No. Re New Light axle Reaction of the flange. The Tubes have all been thickened up & in the case of the light axle for double Brake the tube is fitted with multiple keys. We have stopped all work on the light axle as shown on these drawings C1862/3 but if however you consider I have carried out your wishes & will you kindly wire us to proceed as most of the forgings & patterns are made & only need machinery. Signed RMARB The axle bores themselves have been stiffened at flange as well. This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work. | ||