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).
Seizing of a water pump gland, recommending different materials for self-lubricating properties.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\B\August1918\ Scan0 | |
| Date | 3rd August 1918 | |
| To EH. from R.{Sir Henry Royce} Copy to CJ. ORIGINAL Despatched 14/8/18 3rd August, 1918. R10/G3818. 3 X.2087. RE WATER PUMP GLAND SEIZING. Regarding the seizing of the pump gland, you mention that this is made of mild steel. We certainly think that no mild steel ought to run as a bearing, or close enough to form a bearing with other steel shafts. The part mentioned ought to be either white-metalled, or brass bushed, so that if it gets in contact it will have a certain amount of self-lubricating properties. R.{Sir Henry Royce} RECEIVED AUG 16 1918 H K S32B (500 L) (2'D '08 S2-11) Bur sheets | ||