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).
Letter to a supplier regarding the production of trial bearings and potential compatibility issues with engines.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 115\5\ scan0008 | |
| Date | 9th February 1938 | |
| 1020a Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Mths.{Reg Matthews}5/MH.{M. Huckerby} 9th. February 1938. Messrs. Wellworthy Ltd., Lymington, HANTS. For the attention of Mr.F.Blackith. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 7th. inst. and note that you have for the time being all the information you require. We also note that you are about to produce some bearings this week, are these just a trial set or do you intend to supply them to any firm ? With regard to keeping in touch with us we shall be pleased if you will keep us informed of all the new firms you supply bearings to, and we should also like you to let the writer know when you propose to visit any new firms for a discussion on bearings as he would like to be there at the same time. It is quite possible that certain engines will not be suitable for the bearings without modifications to the oil supply etc., and as we have had some experience of bearing troubles we may be able to help you to avoid certain difficulties which we have experienced in the past. Yours faithfully, for ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||