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).
Adaptation of centralised lubrication and other modifications to the rear axle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 68\2\ scan0202 | |
| Date | 13th October 1927 | |
| BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. to BJ. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X8520 DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}2/M13.10.27. EAC.14 REAR AXLE. X.8350 X.8520 X.4612. Herewith we send N.sch.2480 shewing the adaptation of centralised lubrication to the modified spring roller bracket on the rear axle. There are also some slight modifications indicated to the shock damper brackets to suit the new brake camshafts and bolting. We shall send you a sketch shewing the actual run of the pipes on the back axle. We also send you N.schs. 2482 centralised lubrication applied to the actuator shaft bracket, and N.sch.2483 shewing the squeak damper. With reference to this we should like the Exp: Dept: to verify that the area is sufficient. If it is necessary to give a greater area in aluminium on the drum, then we shall either have to provide two springs, or a new scheme will have to be used. This is due to the anticipated high speed of the car. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||