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).
Fitting new main and big end bearings with solid shims for Trials Car B-3-GA.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 146\3\ scan0086 | |
| Date | 24th September 1936 | |
| X1020 To RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}1/KW.24.9.36. Main & Big End Bearings for Trials Car B-3-GA. --------------------------------------- With reference to the main and big end bearings which have been stripped for examination on this car. In a discussion with E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} & By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} yesterday it was agreed to fit new standard bearings but with solid shims in R.R.53 material. Will you therefore please proceed on these lines. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||