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).
New rear axle components for the Ripplet (production) and Bentley 6 models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 118\1\ scan0319 | |
| Date | 13th November 1940 | |
| To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. c. [REDACTED] 1082 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.8/SW.13.11.40. Ripplet (production) & Bentley 6. Rear Axle - Sec.6120. Details and LOP have been prepared for these models incorporating strengthened centre casing GB.5401 and "Perfect" oil seals to axle half shafts. New details are as follows :- RG.{Mr Rowledge}1651 End Plate LH.{Mr Haworth} RG.{Mr Rowledge}1692 Rear Axle Shaft RH.{R. Hollingworth} RG.{Mr Rowledge}1693 Rear Axle Shaft LH.{Mr Haworth} RG.{Mr Rowledge}1746 Rear Axle LOP. (10/41 ratio) The appropriate rear axle arrangement drawing is RG.{Mr Rowledge}1736 (sheet 1). The detailing for this section is now complete. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. NO/G | ||