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}~~ 666 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. | ||