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).
Requesting the experimental production of parts for a Klaxon switch on a steering column, listing required components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 72\3\ scan0282 | |
| Date | 4th October 1923 | |
| TO ARO. C. to EFC. X9430 BY/HEB{H. Biraben}13/W.4/10/23. X.9430. E.A.C. KLAXON SWITCH ON STEERING COLUMN-SEC:7051. We herewith forward you two Blueprints of each of the following details, in accordance with "N" Scheme 1403. Kindly put in hand and produce experimentally :- F.70494. Holder for Klaxon Switch. 1 off per chassis. F.70495. Actuating Lever (Ignition). 1 " " " F.70496. " (Throttle). 1 " " " F.70497. Top Flange(Throttle Control Tube). 1 " " " We attach to TB's copy of this memo', one Print of each of the above details. Please note, the following Standard Parts used on the 20-HP. Klaxon Switch will also be required for E.A.C. :- F.90244. Control Plate. 1 off per chassis F.90248. Anchor Piece for Quadrant. 2 " " " F.51680. Knob for Control Lever. 2 " " " F.51676DC. Control Lever. 1 " " " F.51677DC. " " 1 " " " F.51839. Spring for Control Lever. 2 " " " F.51679. Centre Piece for Con:Lever Spg. 2 " " " F.51682. Pin for Control Lever. 2 " " " E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} 9438. Washer (Control Lever Pin). 2 " " " BY/HEB.{H. Biraben} HB{C. E. Harcombe} | ||