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).
Modification to the Gear Change Gate for the 25-30 HP model to reduce the gap with its housing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 104\4\ scan0266 | |
| Date | 24th February 1936 | |
| x528 GRY{Shadwell Grylls} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c.c. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Dr. RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/RM.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} E/HDY.{William Hardy}1/HP.24.2.36. Gear Change Gate - 25-30. We understand that there is no need for the gap between the gate and the aluminium gate housing, which we provided at front and rear edges to allow the gate to be set to suit the change lever. We have, therefore, shown on N.Sch.4771 the gap reduced to the minimum practicable amount. This modification improves the appearance and prevents the distortion of the gate which can be caused now by a heavy pull on the lever. E/HDY.{William Hardy} | ||