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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).
Mileage report on various engine, gearbox, propeller shaft, and rear axle components.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 97\2\  scan0061
Date  26th April 1939
  
TH. IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux}1/SA.26.4.39

Miles.
Nos.2 & 6 Pistons. 5,275.
Klingerite Gasket. 5,275.
Champion L.B.8 Sparking Plugs. 3,936.
Exhaust Manifold previously distorted, run since
truing up flanges. 31,800.

Gearbox.

Main Components. 50,300.
PD.296. Bz/A.{Mr Adams} pads on 2nd Speed fork. 31,800.
Ex.32943 Bz/FC. bushes in forks. 31,800.
Stiffened top and overdrive cones. 31,800.
2nd speed cones modified to 55° cam angle. 31,800.
Modified 3rd & 4th Sliding piece. 31,800.
1st speed driven gear. 31,800.
V.C.90 Lining in servo. 31,800.
Since tightening rivets in lining. 15,030.
Modified Bakelite washer for servo. 15,030.
High rear torque reaction member. 31,800.

Propeller Shaft.

Front joint and centre bearing. 50,300.
Rear Shaft complete. 31,800.

Rear Axle.

Main components. 50,300.
Axle Shafts. 48,092.
continued.
  
  


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