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).
Letter to a supplier regarding an unsatisfactory crankshaft damper friction lining, requesting experimental cork washers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 85\5\ scan0104 | |
| Date | 4th September 1935 | |
| X 217 Exptl. Dept. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}12/KW. 4th September,1935. Messrs. Ogden & Co.,. 12, Hanover St.{Capt. P. R. Strong},. Shudehill, Manchester. Dear Sirs, We are sending you a drawing of the friction lining we use for the crankshaft damper of our Bentley car. This lining is not entirely satisfactory as it has insufficient strength. We wonder whether you could supply us with either cork rings or washers consisting of linen with cork fixed to either side. If you are able to manufacture cork in this sort of shape, we shall be glad if you will send us a dozen washers for experimental purposes. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. Enc: E.55092. | ||