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).
Improvements to the starter motor's gearbox shaft and slipper drive, requesting testing and standardisation.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\D\April1920\ Scan26 | |
| Date | 19th April 1920 | |
| To HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from R.{Sir Henry Royce} Copy to C.L. EPC. DY.{F R Danby} ORIGINAL 4 R11/D/19/4/20. 21 APR 1920 X.3082 X.3350 RE STARTER MOTOR. Regarding the starter motor, I was pleased to hear that the shaft in the gear box had its strength so vastly improved by adopting the suggestions made during your last visit. I hope also that Mr. Day will be able to get out the modifications for the slipper drive, which device you have found to be so necessary for the safe guarding of the starter transmission. Will you kindly get these parts tested and standardised as quickly as possible. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||