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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).
Report and analysis of a Mercedes Axle, including weight specifications and road tests.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 22\5\  Scan079
Date  7th March 1912
  
Description: Mercedes Axle
Section: 500

Date: 7/3/12
Report: Sheet from Mr Royce received 13-3-12. See special folder TD. Ibg crowned for strength.

Date: 21/3/12
Report: Wait for car.

Date: 10/4/12
Report: First opportunity.

Date: 25/4/12
Report: Axle weight. 232 lbs. wheel. 60 1/2 lbs. (Woolgate). One half. Outer casing (diff). 47 1/2 lbs. Propeller Tube. 8 1/4 lbs.

Date: 22/4/12
Report: Sheet from Mr Bavington & Mr Royce - S/p folder. To see if other Mercedes axles are quiet.

Date: 28/5/12
Report: Examined by Mr Bailey. new block fitted to propeller shaft coupling. Car ready for road.

Date: 14/6/12
Report: Car gave away.

Date: 23/6/12
Report: file. 5724 by MR good.
  
  


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