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).
Parts fitted to gearbox K.24.P. for the Paris Trials.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 146\3\ scan0204 | |
| Date | 5th December 1936 | |
| 1245 RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} To Mr. from HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel} HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel}1/LS.5.12.36. 3 - AZ-20 PARIS TRIALS. Gearbox No. K.24.P. We have fitted to the above Gear Box the following new pieces:- 1st & 3rd. Motion Shaft. 1 - G.84834 3rd. & 4th, Sliding Piece- to N.S.4885. 2nd. Motion Shaft. 1-G.84763 Retaining Ring. 1-G.84764 " " 1-G.84765 Outer Driving Member. } No N.S.4824. 1-G.84766 Inner " " 1-G.84767 2nd. Sliding Piece. Gear Box & Actuating Gear. 1-G.56309 Plunger Spring fitted in 3rd & 4th, Selector. Owing to a slight defect in the Reverse Bore at the Rear end, we have fitted an Alum bush, this was approved by BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Handed to Test Dept: Saturday December 5th. HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel} | ||