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).
The examination of a Mechanic's Joint after 1623 miles of testing.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\O\2January1926-March1926\ Scan1 | |
| Date | 1st January 1926 | |
| Exptl: Report. Exptl: No. Ref. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/AJL/LG5.1.26. To R.{Sir Henry Royce} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/AJL. c.c. to CJ. BJ. c.c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c.c. to EY. AJS. c.c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} ORIGINAL MECHANIC'S JOINTS. f4183 Layout embodying LeC.2061/2075. This type of joint has run 1623 miles on chassis 9-G-111 without any additional lubrication after the first fitting. On dismantling, both ends were found to be well lubricated, there being plenty of excess oil in the couplings. The splined drive at the front end was well lubricated but there was no excess of oil to this part. The couplings were found to be in good condition and showed no signs of wear. The joints have been re-erected and will be examined after a further 5000 miles. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/AJL. | ||