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 introduction of Bakelite friction pads for Phantom III cross steering ball joints.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 95\1\ scan0502 | |
| Date | 23th August 1938 | |
| 350 From RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/SB{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister}/GTH.{G. T. Houlistan} RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/SB{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister}/GTH.{G. T. Houlistan}1/MC.23.8.38. JAH P.J.H. BAKELITE FRICTION PADS FOR P.III. CROSS STEERING BALL JOINTS / 350 Referring to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}7/R.10.8.38., we would state that Bakelite Friction Pads cannot be conveniently introduced before the 106th chassis in 'D' series, since the 105th chassis is due to test this week-end, after which Phantom III. production is discontinued until March, 1939. By introducing new parts at 106th chassis in 'D' series existing Ball Pads and Washers (G.83415, G.84934/5) having a value of £68. 0. 0d will be rendered scrap. RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/G.T.Houliston. | ||