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).
Proposal to eliminate gearbox oil leaks by replacing a felt seal with a screwed plug.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 99\4\ scan0203 | |
| Date | 27th April 1939 | |
| RY/WS. (crossed out) 428. c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}13/G.27.4.39. By/WS Presume on Top Guy B.V. GEAR BOX. Please receive herewith FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}427 shewing our proposal for eliminating oil leaks from the rear end of the gearbox layshaft bore, which have been complained of in spite of the felt seal provided. On account of the urgency of clearing up troubles on this box, it is thought that the screwed plug here shewn is to be preferred to any from of felt seal, which may not shew up its weaknesses in the time available. Details Issued By/CRC I / E 5-5-39 IS (signature) DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} 4171/GSS GB4947. LoP? | ||