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).
Secret memo discussing production arrangements for a new model, focusing on the starter motor and gearbox operation.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 64\1\ scan0171 | |
| Date | 29th February 1924 | |
| TO E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} & EFC. FROM R.{Sir Henry Royce} SECRET. R3/M29.2.24. Copy to CJ. BJ. RG.{Mr Rowledge} NOR. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} HY.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} re. EAC. 11. & 1V. Handwritten notes: X7620 X9320 X9650 X8620 X9770 O Owing to output considerations Mr. Johnson and I arranged that this model should go forward for production as soon as possible, and it should be considered that it will be made in fairly large numbers for some time without without serious alterations which might produce Works delay or purchasers dissatisfaction. The conditions I desired to make it of a more attractive proposition are to put the starter motor on the engine and so clear up another cause of confusion about the gearbox as well as the slightly unorthodox operating necessary - i.e. the gears must be out and the clutch must be in. I understand that E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} has finished off the starter motor operating parts, and EFC. should make it his chief work to get the windings satisfactory and let me know if he wants my help more than I have indicated. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||