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).
Modifications and performance notes for the propeller shaft, rear axle, rear hubs, and brakes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 83\2\ scan0064 | |
| Date | 31th May 1937 guessed | |
| ( 9 ) PROPELLOR SHAFT. LOP. GB.702 N.S.3911. New, complete to the above LOP & Scheme incorporating:- G.56940/1 Damper Wheels in I/C. G.56942 Flanged Hub in R.R.53 C. material. Flanged hub left ground finish to Hm{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls}'s instructions. The poundage of the damper did not remain constant. Transmission rattles occurred when it was tightened up. REAR AXLE. LOP. GB.619. Axle No 6.B.IV. 3 - 10 x 41 Ratio. New, complete to above LOP. incorporating:- Ex.15037 Bevel Pinion } GB.186 Bevel Wheel } R.R. Gears 10 x 41 GB.1286 Bearing. S. 5595 Rotor. Double Purpose Bearing M.D.J.T.30. Ex.23494 Oil Thrower Ex.23495 Cover GB.1378/9 Axle Shafts. Oil Seals supplied by Hm{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} REAR HUBS. LOP. GB.2280 - GL.{G. Linnett}832. Incorporating:- Ex.25105/6 Rear Hubs. Ex.25109 Rear Wheel Drivers in S/ZNX. Oil leaks experienced from the N.S. axle tube flange and differential casing flange. There were no other oil leaks. The axle was free from hum and gave no trouble. The new improved rear wheel drivers remained free from knocks and rattles, and were an improvement in this respect on the standard dogs. They covered the full 15.000 miles. REAR BRAKES. Complete set of "Girling" Brakes fitted. ex.I.B.IV.chassis, shoes relined with Ferodo B.Z.material. REAR HUBS. LOP. GB.2280. - GL.{G. Linnett}832. Incorporating:- GB.2406 Brake Drums. Aluminium GB.2404 Liners - Millenite Removed after 2500 miles and replaced by Alum. drums with Lepez Liners ex. B.56.BW.chassis. Fitted to existing hubs. The ball bearings of the "Girling" equalizer on the | ||