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).
Replacing bronze washers with steel ones in rear axles due to lubricant corrosion.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 114\1\ scan0113 | |
| Date | 8th September 1937 | |
| 1010 HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls}6/R.8.9.37. REAR AXLES. We want to get away from all bronze in our axles because of the rapidity with which it is attacked by hypoid lubricant. On 39-EX and 6.B.IV will you please fit steel washers hardened throughout, in place of the present bronze washers. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||