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).
Revised specification for 'S.S.' Chassis 23-EX, detailing axle and universal joint modifications.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 169\1\ img011 | |
| Date | 22th February 1929 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} To CL. [REDACTED] X4663 REC12/MS22.2.29. "S.S." Chassis 23-EX, "E" type. Specification of above Chassis issued in RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}8/MS14.2.29. Revised as follows:- Passed to Test Feb: 19th.1929. Rear Axle - L.O.P. G.76880. Ex.3. 11/41. Axle No. Ex.5. Pinion Bearing G.76879 examined & new felt washer fitted to prevent Oil Leaks. 16.2.29. Front Axle & Brakes - L.O.P. G.77305. Axle No. 6-B-1. Lean of Pivots 3 1/2°. 14.2.29. Prop: Shaft & Universal Joint - L.O.P. G.76851. (1) Split Bush G.76842/3 modified by fitting Felt Gland as shewn on N.S.2547. (2) Stiffened type Trunnion Bearings Ex.3788 to Front & Rear End of Prop: Shaft Joints. 16.2.29. RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} | ||