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).
Sourcing a modified fan belt for a Bentley, following a discussion with the British Goodrich Company.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 86\5\ scan0025 | |
| Date | 9th May 1934 | |
| X224 To E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} from ROY.{Sir Henry Royce} (E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} is struck through) c. to BY (BY is struck through) c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} ROY{Sir Henry Royce}6/MG9.5.34 Modified Fan Belt for Bentley Following the discussion on Wednesday between Mr. Skellon, of the British Goodrich Company, E.BY. and myself, when it was arranged British Goodrich should proceed instanter with a new mould for production of a part to the revised dimensions then agreed, Mr. Skellon now advises they have found a belt - No.229 - the dimensions of which approximate very closely indeed those we agreed, and they could give immediate delivery. Sample herewith. belt (handwritten) Kindly advise if this is satisfactory - in which case immediate delivery will be given. You will recollect if it is necessary to sink a new mould it will take 10-14 days. ROY.{Sir Henry Royce} Att. Sample belt. | ||