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 from Wellworthy Piston Rings Ltd. regarding the performance of the new R.R. A.C. 6 bearing and requesting blueprints to commence production.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 115\5\ scan0005 | |
| Date | 3rd February 1938 | |
| SERVICE DEPOTS LONDON 89 BLACKFRIARS RD. S.E.1 TELEPHONE - WATERLOO 5762-3 172 GT. PORTLAND ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} W.1 TELEPHONE: MUSEUM 2433 119 LEYTONSTONE RD. STRATFORD . E . 15 TELEPHONE: MARYLAND 2439 BIRMINGHAM 143 SUFFOLK STREET TELEPHONE: MIDLAND 0638 MANCHESTER 232 DEANSGATE TELEPHONE: BLACKFRIARS 5914 NEWCASTLE MILLICAN'S BUILDINGS, MARKET ST TELEPHONE 23874 ON ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY, INDIA OFFICE LISTS WELLWORTHY PISTON RINGS LIMITED PISTON & PISTON RING SPECIALISTS LYMINGTON HANTS WORKS & HEAD OFFICE: STANFORD RD SERVICE DEPOTS LIVERPOOL 45 RENSHAW ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} TELEPHONE: ROYAL 5786 LEEDS 82 WOODHOUSE LANE TELEPHONE: 25774 CROYDON 246 HIGH STREET TELEPHONE: 0234 SOUTHAMPTON 17 PORTSWOOD ROAD TELEPHONE: 74778 HULL 285 ANLABY ROAD TELEPHONE: 15312 TELEPHONE: LYMINGTON 520 (5 LINES) TELEGRAMS: WELLWORTHY CODE: MARCONI DIRECTORS: G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} ALEXANDER J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} W. HOWLETT C. B. KAY P. WALDEN OUR REF FB/EHF YOUR REF 1020a. 3rd February, 1938. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, Attention of Mr. Matthews. You will no doubt be interested to learn that the writer called on the E.R.A. last week in connection with the new R.R. A.C. 6. bearing. We were shown con-rods, the big end bearings of which were in this material, which had just left the test bed, having passed through a test, according to information given which would have totally destroyed the white metal bearing. The amount of contact on the bearing inspected was so light that it was difficult to realise that the bearing in question had run for any length of time, at any considerable load - that is further proof of the remarkable qualities of the bearing. The writer brought away from E.R.A. six blue prints of the bearing which they require for the new car which they are building and of course we are most anxious to get down to production on this job. We look forward, therefore, to hearing from your people in due course, regarding the details as discussed between your goodselves and Mr. Howlett. We have, incidentally, received a letter from Mr. Wilson, enclosing a copy of a report regarding material from Mr. Hall, but any further details or points in connection with this bearing, that is regarding running clearances and all other factors, to enable us to commence production of this job, will be greatly appreciated. Yours faithfully, F.{Mr Friese} Blackith Technical Manager. KFM.. | ||