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).
Trouble with the pinion bearing on the hypoid axle during a 20 HP 10,000-mile test.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 136\5\ scan0231 | |
| Date | 3rd March 1930 | |
| x2066. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} 20 HP. 10,000 Miles.Test. Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}24/E3.3.30 Copy to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} B. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Bl. I am very much interested to note from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/MJ.1.3.30 that trouble has developed with the pinion bearing on the hypoid axle. No doubt you will let me know have a full report as soon as it is to hand. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | ||