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).
Letter to suppliers S. Smith & Sons and C.A. Vandervell regarding the suitability of their starter motors for 'N' Scheme 838.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 51\5\ Scan100 | |
| Date | 18th April 1921 | |
| X. 4342 S X 4342 V Copy of letter sent to the following firms:- Messrs S.Smith & Sons - Ref: DA {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} 9/CB18-4-21. Messrs C.A.Vandervell - " DA {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} 8/CB18-4-21. Dear Sirs, Following our letter of the 14th inst., we should be glad if you would examine a further print we attach of "N" Scheme 838, and tell us whether you have a starter motor which could be fitted in the position shewn, and whether the end cover and armature shaft could be adapted in this way. (To Smiths) We believe your Type 5S is suitable. (To C.A.V.) We believe your Type SC is suitable. Thanking you in anticipation. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS ROYCE LIMITED. E.F.C. N.R. 588A. 100 T'S. (S.B.) 18-3-20. G 2860 | ||