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).
The hand adjustment for double rear brakes, detailing component weights and forging methods.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 3\2\ 02-page053 | |
Date | 8th April 1914 | |
Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}/Ncr10/L8414. Re Hand adjustment for Double Rear Brakes. X.60 By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} 8-4-14. Na.{Mr Nadin}c. In reply to your sheet 19255 of 6/4/14, please note that the weight of the Foot Brake adjustment for chassis 58NA{Mr Nadin}, complete with Bolts, Nuts, Pull Rods etc. to arrangement drawing G3204 is 4 1/2 lbs. The above includes levers G3193/4 made as hand forgings, possibly these will be slightly lighter when drop forgings are obtained. The total weight of the Lil [Later crossed out] type brake adjustment for Double Rear Brakes that the above supersede, complete with Tie Rod ends and rosette is 3 lbs 13 ozs. p. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} X200 | ||