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 requesting the weights of 3-speed and 4-speed gearboxes and associated components for comparison purposes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 3\2\ 02-page062 | |
| Date | 12th November 1916 | |
| R.R. 29B (5000 10/16) (rpt. 16.5.14) R.P. 6033. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr Wormald Order No. Customer's No. X 160 Nov 12 1916 Re Weight of Gear box Will you kindly have sent on to me (at 185 Peterhanger Lane Ealing W) the weights of our 3 speed & 4 speed gear boxes complete but without brake drum. Also the weight of the change speed levers & quadrant (not including brake lever & its quadrant) with actuating tube levers etc. This is for comparison with an electrical change speed gear for Mr Johnson. I thank you for the stack list which you sent so promptly. Signed: T.B. Barrington This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work. | ||