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).
Instructions and diagrams for adjusting ring gear, pinion lash, and servicing the propeller shaft assembly.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 126\1\ scan0016 | |
| Date | 28th June 1937 guessed | |
| 1062 TOOL NO. H.M.575 Fig. 83-23. Adjusting Ring Gear and Pinion Lash 15. Install adjusting nut locks and cap screws. 16. Lead gear teeth, then roll pinion and gear to show tooth contact. If tooth contact is such that noise is apt to be produced as described on page 65, readjust as outlined in 1, 2 and 3 on pages 65 and 66. it is definitely known that the lubricant in the differential and that being added is the same brand. 5. Connect propeller shaft at rear companion flange, using new cap screw locks. 6. Road test car for gear noise. SERVICING PROPELLER SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINTS It will seldom be necessary to disassemble the universal joint. However, when it is disassembled all parts should be thoroughly washed and the reservoir in each journal of the spider filled with S.A.E. 160 oil before [Diagram Labels] SHIELD PROPELLER SHAFT RUBBER BEARING RETAINER BEARING SUPPORT HOUSING BEARING SUPPORT SLINGER COMPANION FLANGE PLAIN WASHER CAP SCREW LUBRICATION FITTING ARROWS ON TUBE AND YOKE MUST BE IN LINE WHEN ASSEMBLED TUBE YOKE ROLLER BEARING Fig. 84-24. Propeller Shaft Assembly [Faint text] X.85506 DRL. 17.6. | ||