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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).
Listing various print and sheet numbers for the design of an H SIZE GEAR.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 133\3\  scan0133
Date  16th February 1940
  
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To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
c. to Jnr.{Charles L. Jenner}

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AA.{D. Abbot-Anderson}2/H.16.2.40.

H SIZE GEAR.
Print No. 2470, shows the external view of the internal working portions similar to the FA print and subject to the connection to the engine and so on. It also gives you the facing for the reducing gear if used, and this is similar to the FA, as explained.

Sheets Nos. 2010 & 2011, give you the longitudinal and cross section views of the lower half reverse gear for you to incorporate in your extension drawing. These show the direct drive box.

Print No. 1387, shows the lower hlaf box again but gives you the particulars of the facing for the reducing gear box.

Print No. 1332, is the comparable top half casing drawing taken from a typical gear and giving you particulars which you will require for your own design."

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AA.{D. Abbot-Anderson}
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