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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).
Specification revision detailing rear axle work on Silver Wraith Chassis 30-G-V11.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 109\1\  scan0183
Date  8th December 1942
  
EH Chassis
To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/CP.
~~on a/c Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}~~

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Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/CP.7/LH.{Mr Haworth}8.12.42.

Silver Wraith Chassis 30-G-V11.

Bentley 80. Unit No.5.

Specification of the above Chassis is revised as follows :-

Work carried out at Clan Foundry 23.11.42.

Rear Axle. LOP.GB.4747.

.650 Hypoid 11 x 41 ratio.

The following new replacement parts fitted :-

1 Hoff. No.345 Ball Bearing fitted to O.S.
Housing on Shaft worn, built up with Chrome Plate.
1 GB.4956 Collar fitted to Shaft O.S.
Holes in ball cage elongated.
Clearance .050.

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/CP.
  
  


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