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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).
Accessibility and positioning of various lubricators on component E.A.C.-111.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 16\1\  Scan094
Date  30th November 1923
  
To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
c. to Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}

[Handwritten] X740

Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/LG30.11.23.

ACCESSIBILITY OF LUBRICATORS [Handwritten] X740
ON E.A.C.-111. [Handwritten] V9770

Pivot pins - lubricators will have to be at right angles, also detachable to enable cap to be removed if desired.

Front axle - levers to brakes - lubricator behind levers cannot be got conveniently on.

Shock absorber, or brake lever on drum - lubricator right angle, wheels to be turned at present to get connection on both.

Geared countershaft - lubricator at gear box end requires right angle.

Foot pedal anchorage - right angle required.

Rear equalising shaft - lubricator position will have to be altered to top of box.

Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}
  
  


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