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).
Arranging for the testing of Hoffman Ball Bearings on an experimental car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 20\7\ Scan052 | |
| Date | 2nd July 1925 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X51S BY/HM{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}3/ML2.7.25. RE BALL BEARING. We are sending you herewith 3 Hoffman Ball Bearings - Nos. 4566, 4873 and 4544 which have been submitted to us by the Hoffman Co. as per attached copy of letter. I have replied to Hoffmans pointing out that before we can agree to make the alteration standard it will be necessary for us to give the bearings in question an extended test. Will you therefore, please arrange to have the three bearings in question fitted to one of your experimental cars. BY/HM.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} | ||