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).
Progress report on the Merlin Aero Engine and Phantom II Chassis, detailing various gearbox scheme updates and drawing completions.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\4\ Scan176 | |
| Date | 12th May 1934 | |
| - 6 - BY.1/G.12.5.34. MERLIN AERO ENGINE. ----------------- Detail work in connection with this engine is being held up until we receive further instructions. PHANTOM II. CHASSIS. ----------------- RR.Sch.446 Revised position and Type of Oiler (C.E. Bearing). Scheme not yet approved. N.Sch.3964 Gearbox Rear Half - S.M. 2nd. Speed ......... Recd. 5.2.34. Detail drawings completed and issued ....... 21.4.34. N.Sch.3965 Gearbox Rear Half Actuating Gear - S.M. 2nd. Speed .................................... Recd. 5.2.34. Detail drawings completed and issued ....... 21.4.34. N.Sch.3968 Gearbox Front Half. S.M. 2nd. Speed ........ Recd. 6.2.34. Detail drawings completed and issued ....... 21.4.34. N.Sch.3969 Larger Valves for Damper Control Pump ...... Recd. 9.3.34. Detail drawings completed and issued ....... 16.2.34. N.Sch.3984 Modfns. to Centre Bearings, S.M. 2nd. Gearbox. Recd. 20.2.34. Detail drawings completed and issued ....... 12.4.34. N.Sch.3985 Gearbox Front Half Casing Sections. S.M. 2nd. Recd. 22.2.34. Detail drawings completed and issued ....... 12.4.34. N.Sch.3986 Gearbox Offside Elevation and Speedometer Drive.Recd. 22.2.34. Detail drawings completed and issued ....... 12.4.34. N.Sch.3987 Gearbox Rear Half - Plan S.M. 2nd ...... Recd. 22.2.34. Detail drawings completed and issued ....... 12.4.34. N.Sch.3988 S.M.2nd. Gearbox Rear End. Elevation ..... Recd. 22.2.34. Detail drawings completed and issued ....... 12.4.34. N.Sch.3992 Mod. to Top Speed Outer Cone and Reverse Fork on N.Sch.3968 ...................... Recd. 23.2.34. Detail drawings completed and issued ....... 6.4.34. N.Sch.4002 S.M. 2nd. Gearbox - Filling Plug and Level Stick ................................... Recd. 6.3.34. Detail drawings completed and issued ....... 12.4.34. | ||