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).
Proposal to modify the 4 intermediate camshaft bearings to improve lubrication.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 81\2\ scan0144 | |
| Date | 22th February 1924 | |
| R.R.A. 160-J 16M-2-1-28 45625 ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. PROPOSED STANDARDIZATION OF CHASSIS PARTS No. 37 Alteration No. 4458/A Date February 22, 1924. To Mr. Belnap The following is proposed: PIECE NOS. AFFECTED SECTION NO. 5000 NAME OF PARTS Crankcase and Bearings DESCRIPTION of Alteration: To carry out the modification shown on the attached sketch, A-5241, to the 4 intermediate camshaft bearings. PURPOSE of Alteration: To obtain improved lubrication of camshaft. Signatures implying agreement with the alteration: NAME Mr. Olley Mr. Nadin Mr. Bagnall Mr. Hulley Mr. Southern Mr. Caswell Mr. Ross Mr. Beaver Mr. Belnap Mr. Harkness Mr. Royce Mr. Johnson INITIALS Oy Na{Mr Nadin} Bg WHH JS{Mr Johnson's Secretary} EWC ACR HCB LJB THH DATE 2/22/24 "" "" "" "" "" "" "" "" "" We propose to put this alteration into regular manufacture immediately. unless we hear from Mr. Johnson and Mr. Royce to the contrary. Tested: 6 cars Estimated cost: about $1. Proposed Chassis at which alteration should start: 802. Cost of parts scrapped, if any: none. Increase in weight, if any: none. | ||