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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 list and scheme for an M.40 test rig and Morris 8 gearbox adaptation.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 109\5\  scan0209
Date  26th July 1941
  
To Messrs. from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.
c. to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
c. to RV/JD.{J. Draper - Frames}

700

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.1/SW.26.7.41.

M.40 Test Rig.

PL.658 - Morris Gearbox in M.40 Chassis.

PL.659 - Clutch Casing & Diaphragm to suit Morris 8 Gearbox.

Sec.6010 - Clutch Casing.
Sec.6030 - Gearbox & Actuating Gear.
Sec.6040 - 1st & 3rd Motion Shaft.
Sec.6045 - Servo Drive.
Sec.6050 - 2nd Motion Shaft.
Sec.6070 - Reverse Gear.
Sec.6080 - Change Gear Mechanism.
Sec.7000 - Frame and Fittings.

Please receive herewith two blue-prints of each of the following parts; together with an additional print of parts marked @, which have been detailed in accordance with the above schemes :-

Sec.6010.

@ RG.{Mr Rowledge}2587 Diaphragm - Clutch Casing 1 Off.
@ RG.{Mr Rowledge}2682 Clutch Casing 1 "
@ RG.{Mr Rowledge}2683 Bottom Cover 1 "
@ RG.{Mr Rowledge}2684 Anchor Bracket - Clutch Spring 1 "
RG.{Mr Rowledge}2685 Oil Pipe - Clutch Bearing 1 "
RG.{Mr Rowledge}2687 Stud - Clutch Casing to Gearbox 2 "
RG.{Mr Rowledge}2302 Adaptor - Oil Pipe 1 "
@ RG.{Mr Rowledge}2338 Felt Seal Casing 1 "
RG.{Mr Rowledge}2686 LOP. Clutch Casing

Sec.6030.

RG.{Mr Rowledge}2588 1st Motion Shaft Extension 1 Off
RG.{Mr Rowledge}2595 LOP. Gearbox

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