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).
Fitting diaphragms to the rear axle tubes on the 40/50 chassis to prevent oil getting on the brakes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\1\ Scan089 | |
| Date | 18th September 1919 | |
| To [struck through] c. to DA {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} EH4/LG18.9.19. 18th. Sept: 1919. REAR AXLE - 40/50 CHASSIS. X.3457 With reference to R's memo R8/G27819., you will notice that Mr. Royce states that all back axles when they are taken down for examination can have diaphragms fitted to the rear end of the axle tubes so as to reduce the risk of oil getting on to the rear brakes. We should like to know if any design is being got out for this. At present we have no instructions what to do. We think that if Mr. Day would give us a sketch we could get some of these tested. EH. | ||