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).
Replying to a query about a mishap with Chassis No.15.MC, listing required replacement parts.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 71\3\ scan0294 | |
| Date | 8th June 1925 | |
| EWP.{Mr Punt} c Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X8950 EWT/HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}6/T8.6.25. re Chassis No.15.MC. Replying to your memo D/BP13/CW5.6.25, this appears to be the first we have heard of the mishap referred to. However, it would seem from Sales memo that the following parts should be supplied:- Governor Casing. Case. E73322. 1 off. Cap. E73323. " Washer. F8204. " Plunger. E73325. " Bush. E72068. " " E72065. " Washer. W72067. " Shaft. E72088. " Lever. E72087. " " E72643. " Bolt. E53491. " Nut. K4304. " Spring washer. K9005. " Ball end. E70956. " Plug. E12211. " Jet. E72069. " Washers. W11734. " Shutter Control Rod. E73368. Rod. 1 off. E72800. End Piece. 1 off. E73365. " " K4852. Pin. " K4851. " " E73367. Lever. " E72791. " " E53564. Ball end. " E71747. " " KA106. Bolt. " K9006. Spring washer." K4307. Nut. " Fan Belt. E22312. However, before this material is sent off, we suggest that Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} may have something to say on the matter, as we are under the impression that he knows something of the trouble reported. contd:- | ||