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).
Confirming modifications to the B.V. Gearbox before production release of 300 sets.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 99\4\ scan0210 | |
| Date | 2nd May 1939 | |
| 428.F 1153 To By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} c. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/Hdy.{William Hardy} c. By/NS.{Norman Scott} c. By/CRL.{C. R. Lisson} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}16/MH.{M. Huckerby}2.5.39. B.V. GEARBOX. This is to confirm that before the machining of 300 sets is released to production the LOP's should include - (1) Corrected 2nd. speed cam angle. (2) Modified servo oil seal for service replacement. (3) New attachment of steel part to alum bronze forks. (4) A reverse selector spring to give 20-22 lbs. at the gear lever. Hdy.{William Hardy} is dealing with (1) and (2), and By/CRL.{C. R. Lisson} with (3) and (4). Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||