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).
Increased rear brake actuating shaft seizures due to issues with the central lubrication system.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 141\2\ scan0006 | |
| Date | 1st April 1931 | |
| #s X3806 To By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} From Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} c. to Dr. - Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}1/KT.1.4.31. RE. CENTRAL LUBRICATION. During my recent visit to Cricklewood the increased number of rear brake actuating shaft seizures was brought to my notice. The seizures are taking place in the bearing situated in the brake anchor plate. This bearing has to rely on oil draining down the shaft, the bijur being situated at the lever end. On the Phantoms the Bijur is a number 3. This is the maximum bijur we fit, therefore we have either to obtain a larger drip bij-ur or see whether the supply is too obstructed along the shaft. On the 25.HP. we fit a number 2. This could be increased to a number 3. Immediately the job is urgent as in a number of cases it means relining the brake, the shoes having remained expanded. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||