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).
The standardization of the Phantom III propellor shaft sliding joint.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 94\4\ scan0153 | |
| Date | 23th August 1936 | |
| PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION OF PARTS COMPLETED Description of parts. PROPELLOR SHAFT SLIDING JOINT AT GEARBOX. Origin. To prevent unbalance of grease in joint and to reduce vibration. Report of Experimental Test. Linking the gearbox and production division. Condition. Satisfactory on XX-RR after 25,000 miles. Extra Tool Cost Nil. Could be brought on to production at the 1st. Chassis in "D" Series (without scrap) Top Left Box: Date 21.8.36 X No. 331 Drawing No. Part No. Cost Table: MATERIAL, LABOUR, CHARGES, TOTAL Cost of Old Part Cost of New Part Net Increase Decrease Signature from Cost Dept. that above is correct. Approval Table: INITIAL, DATE, REMARKS SC, 4-9-36, Passed SH, , Agreed all. C, 5.9.36, Agreed C. AD, 13.8.36, Agreed De. BY, 3.8.36, Agreed BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} EB RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}, 8.9.36, Agreed RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} XM, 4.9.36, Agreed XM. RW, 3.8.36, Agreed RW. | ||