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 David Royce regarding Warner Gear Company's overdrive transmissions.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 137\5\ scan0120 | |
| Date | 27th May 1938 | |
| 1153 or 1154 TELEPHONE: MIDLAND 3064. DAVID ROYCE WHITE HOUSE NEW STREET • BIRMINGHAM 2 27th May, 1938. Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited, DERBY. Experimental Department/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}2/MH.{M. Huckerby} Dear Sirs, Warner Gear Company. I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 26th inst., and confirm having spoken to Mr. Grylls on phone this morning regarding the Warner Gear Company, whom I represent in this country, and note that you are interested in their overdrive transmissions. There are three types they are producing at present, one model being suitable for 165 ft. lbs. torque, another 190 ft. lbs. torque, and the largest model 240 to 250 ft. lbs. torque. I understand that Mr. Grylls proposes calling in to see me to discuss the matter further one day next week and he is arranging to write or phone me stating the time he proposes calling so that I can arrange to be in the office to meet him. Yours faithfully, D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Royce | ||