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).
Worn Contact Breaker from Chassis No. 146-BW.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 46\3\ Scan143 | |
| Date | 1st May 1923 | |
| X.4717 To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} Hm{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}/FHA25/D1.5.23. Chassis No.146-BW. - Commander Herbert. We hand you herewith Contact Breaker ex the above chassis. You will notice that the centre pin is very badly worn, and at the same time that this has been amply lubricated. We should be pleased to have your views respecting this Contact Breaker, as you are aware this is quite a common occurrence with the Contact Breakers now fitted to Post-War Cars, - and also as to what steps are being taken to remedy this defect. Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} | ||