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).
Suggested new pivot for the 10 HP 2 cylinder cars, comparing it to the old design.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 2\12\ B002_X168-page170 | |
Date | 4th September 1913 | |
COPY. Mr. Wormald for Mr. Royce. Herewith is a pencil drawing of a suggested new pivot for the 10 HP 2 cylinder cars. The old pivot S 48/9 is shown in red ink for the purpose of comparison. The old pivot runs for a considerable number of years before breaking, and some have never broken yet, I therefore think that the shape and extra section of the suggested new pivot body should make it a safe job. During the past 3 years, 4 or 5 of the old pivots have broken at the point indicated on the drawing, but I do not know of a single case of fracture of the stub-axle. (Sgd) N. R.{Sir Henry Royce} Chandler. | ||