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).
Revisions to the 20 HP Instruction Book regarding spring gaiter lubrication and tappet clearance inspection.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 26\2\ Scan283 | |
| Date | 21th March 1928 | |
| Be7/KW21.3.28. X5782 S/W. [struck through] copy to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 20 h.p. Instruction Book. HY{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer}/NW{N. Walker - Patents}2/MR19328. We note that Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} is not in agreement with the suggestion for increased lubrication of the spring gaiters, and we are therefore leaving this point for you to deal with as you think fit. We are in agreement with the suggested addition at the end of Chapter V in the 20 h.p. Book regarding inspection of tappet clearances. Will you kindly proceed with the preparation of [struck through] the of the revised edition as quickly as possible, as we are now right out of stock. Bs.{A J. Barnes - Assistant Manager} | ||