Alternative design for the Goshawk 11 thrust bearing and improving the axle casing for oil retention.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\G\October1921\ Scan33 | |
| Date | 1st October 1921 | |
| To R. {Sir Henry Royce} from Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to CJ. c. to E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to EY. c. to Ds. c. to EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} c. to Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} ORIGINAL. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 4/LGS.1.10.21. GOSHAWK(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) 11. X 4257 (crossed out) X 4219 THRUST BEARINGS. We assume that we shall receive from R.W. an alternative design for the thrust bearing on Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) 11. Rear Axle Pinion. In connection with this design, consideration should be given to improve the axle casing, as regards being oil retaining. At present, whenever the car stops, a quantity of oil runs out from the axle pinion shaft. Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} R.R. 285b (50 T.) (S) H.S. 986. 19-2-21) G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3609 | ||
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