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).
Alterations to the Phantom III Gearbox components, specifically the actuating sleeves and reverse rocking shaft bearing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 94\2\ scan0167 | |
| Date | 28th January 1937 | |
| 328 Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} ---- c. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} E/HDY.{William Hardy}1/HP.28.1.37. Phantom III Gearbox. With reference to the strength of the two actuating sleeves G.81690 and G.82896, and the reverse rocking shaft bearing G.82655, when made in cast iron, we suggest the alterations shown on N.Sch.5022, a print of which is attached. We should like to thicken the 2nd speed actuating sleeve at the bottom of the groove, but cannot do this without altering other pieces which we presume is not desired for the first experiment. We have made no alteration to G.81690 as we think this will be strong enough as it is. Should it be found not to be strong enough, investigation will have to be made of the best means of finding room to increase thicknesses as at the moment there is no spare space. E/HDY.{William Hardy} [Signature] Print attached. | ||