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).
Troublesome timing gears, efforts to reduce engine cost, and a planned car delivery date.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\5\ scan0009 | |
| Date | 24th February 1938 | |
| Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} 664 Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}2/AP.24.2.38 WXA.1. It is true that the timing gears have proved troublesome on this car, but the reason for this is that in order to reduce the cost of the engine, the Works are trying to cut out all hand work on these gears. In view of the fact that full equipment is not yet available one can hardly expect them to be completely successful at the first attempt. We are aiming at delivering your car on Wednesday, March 2nd. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||