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).
Instructional memo regarding alterations to oil and petrol pipe drawings for the Large Bore Bentley Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\4\ scan0228 | |
| Date | 17th January 1936 | |
| To. R.H.C. [Strikethrough text] c. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} Re Large Bore Bentley Chassis - Oil Pipes & Fittings - Section 5200. Please receive herewith blue prints of the following new drawings:- E.B.2821 Brazing Arrgt. - Petrol Pipes E.B.2822 " " - Oil Pipes Will you please instruct up as required. Also herewith are new blue prints of LOP. E.B.2806 Oil Pipes & Fittings (Sheet 1), altered in accordance with Alteration No. 2665/E.s.a. copy of which reads as follows:- Cancelled;- Added;- (1) E.B.847 E.60816 Swivel Plug 2 off. S/S. Added;- (2) E.B.2821 Brazing Arrgt. - Petrol Pipes E.B.2822 " " - Oil Pipes Reasons. (1) In accordance with latest instructions to fit S/S material when in contact with petrol. No scrap. All E.B.847 to be used up. (2) To facilitate assembly. BY/CS. | ||