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).
Non-delivery of re-conditioned Mark V matrices from Messrs. Marstons and the subsequent use of Mark VI matrices as replacements.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 94\3\ scan0265 | |
| Date | 10th November 1937 | |
| To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} & (Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}) From RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/JB. c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} Ph III Rad file 340 RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/JB2/RR.10.11.37. Indus Ry/SPO Re. MARK V.{VIENNA} RE-CONDITIONED MATRIX. We wish to draw your attention to the fact that the Repair Departments are constantly taking from our stock Mark VI. Radiator Matrix to replace Mark V.{VIENNA} on the Ph.lll Chassis. Of course this is due to the none delivery of their re-conditioned Mark V.{VIENNA} Matrix from Messrs. Marstons. The reason for bringing this to your notice is because we understand that for every Mark VI. matrix we supply instead of re-conditioned Mark V.{VIENNA} it costs R.R. approximately £5. 0. 0d. per matrix according to Mr. Steadmans figures. What we are most anxious about is the possibility of us having a stock of re-conditioned matrix in our hands which will be of no use to us whatsoever. Mr. Steadman has already been warned of this danger but we have been unable to extract a promise for delivery of a supply of Mark V.{VIENNA} re-conditioned matrix. In view of the above we do not feel inclined to supply any more Mark VI. matrix, the obvious thing being that Messrs. Marstons are further urged by Mr. Steadman to supply the reconditioned Mark V.{VIENNA} Matrix. RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} Bowers. [Signature of J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} Bowers] Steadman Why is this Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||