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).
Meeting notes discussing chassis production, Wraith Gearbox bearings, and future meeting schedule.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\3\ scan0061 | |
| Date | 27th February 1939 | |
| -2- BY.1/N.27.2.39 Cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} B.V. RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} stated it would be satisfactory for production after the first 50 chassis, if the out- standing items were released by the end of March. Wraith Gearbox. RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} stated LA.{L. A. Archer} had tried a box with a 'O' clearance bearing, and this was much better than the present standard, and BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} agreed to order 'C' series bearings with 'O' clearance. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} stated he would prefer to get some mileage with the Schatz type bearing before releasing for production, but he could give a decision in time for 'D' series. General. The next meeting to be held on Monday - 13th. March. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | ||