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 from Leyland Motors regarding connecting rods, bearings, and testing arrangements.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 116\3\ scan0043 | |
| Date | 19th October 1937 | |
| LEYLAND MOTORS LIMITED, Head Office and Works, LEYLAND. LANCASHIRE. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: LEYMOTORS, LEYLAND. TELEPHONE: LEYLAND 81400 (16 LINES) Manufacturers of Motor Vehicles ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS CUSTOMERS VEHICLES DRIVEN AT OWNERS RISK ONLY YOURS RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/MTHS{Reg Matthews} 4/M.H. IN REPLY PLEASE QUOTE: OURS CB/HK.{Col. T. Harker - Sales} Tel: Ext: 151. 19th October, 1937. Dict. 18th. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Dear Sirs, We have to acknowledge with thanks your letter of the 15th instant, addressed for the attention of our Asst. General Manager, referring to connecting rods and bearings which you hoped to despatch last week end. It is noted that the bearings will be marked according to their respective rods, and care will be taken to ensure that they are not mixed or reversed in their housings. In regard to Mr. Matthews being present when we are ready for test, we shall be very pleased to see him and will let him know the exact time in due course. Yours faithfully, p.p. LEYLAND MOTORS LIMITED. Millington Chief Engineer. | ||