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).
Drawing revisions for a connecting rod and cap to accommodate Vandervell's standard bearing material.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 134\5\ scan0038 | |
| Date | 22th January 1940 | |
| File 1133 To JNR.{Charles L. Jenner} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation}1/BA.22.1.40. Bentley 40. Having submitted our drawings RE.122/3 Conn. Rod and Cap to Messrs. Vandervell for installation of their bearing material, they have issued their suggestions for adapting their standard thickness of material. We attach herewith a print, L.1164, for your records, and would be obliged if you will confirm that you are in agreement with the revised dimensions, and if so your detail drawings can be brought in line. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation} | ||