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).
Instruction to replace fouled axle gears with standard parts, except for a special bearing, requiring a new centre case.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 84\4\ scan0138 | |
| Date | 19th January 1937 | |
| HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} 202 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls}/R.19.1.37. 1.B.IV. In view of the fact that the axle gears on this car fouled, will you please fit a set of standard parts, with the exception of the special Hoffman Pinion Bearing. We are aware that this means a new centre case. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||