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).
Continuation of a report on worm axle testing, detailing oil used, temperatures, power, noise, and wear.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 2\6\ B002_X 140 141 157-page142 | |
| Date | 10th July 1908 | |
| Worm axle report (Cont.) All tests taken with Prices B Motorine. oil "Orlday". Air temperature 7° C. " " 10° C dynamometer Worm axle Run at 1500 revs. for short time Power 39 HP. with bevel 43 HP. no other power tests taken. Old worm axle got more noisy on retard after running - still good forward - no better than when first made. Worm wheel showing signs of wearing + cross wound. Gear 3.6 to 1. should be considered. I consider too low for all practical purposes. EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | ||