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).
The parts and blueprints required for the M.40 Test Rig, specifically for the front brakes and pivot.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\3\ scan0191 | |
| Date | 20th August 1941 | |
| To - <s>HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}</s> from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. c. to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. to <s>Sv.</s> c. to <s>Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/MHR.{M. H. Rigby}</s> 700. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.2/SW.20.8.41. M.40 Test Rig. Front Brakes. PL.378 - Front Brakes and Pivot. Section 7043. Please receive herewith two blueprints of machine details and three of castings, forgings, pressings and bought out parts detailed in accordance with the above scheme, and enumerated below :- RG.{Mr Rowledge}2213 Carrier Plate 2 Off RG.{Mr Rowledge}2216 Shoe Rest 4 " RG.{Mr Rowledge}2217 Water Screen - Outer 2 " RG.{Mr Rowledge}2218 " " - Inner 2 " RG.{Mr Rowledge}2351 1" dia. Cylinder 2 " RG.{Mr Rowledge}2749 LOP. Front Brakes. Please note that Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/MHR.{M. H. Rigby} will supply the following parts :- RG.{Mr Rowledge}2351 1" dia. Cylinder 2 Off RG.{Mr Rowledge}2752 Spring - Brake Shoe 4 " RG.{Mr Rowledge}2753 Brake Shoe 4 " RG.{Mr Rowledge}2754 Lining - Brake Shoe 4 " One print of RG.{Mr Rowledge}2351 is attached to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/MHR{M. H. Rigby}'s copy of this memo, prints to cover the other pieces were issued under memo reference Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.3/SW.20.8.41. Kindly instruct as required together with existing and standard parts from LOP. We enclose print of FB.3174, since previous issues may not be in your possession now. This completes the instructions for this section. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. | ||