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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).
Parts list and instructions for an M.40 Test Rig for a Morris Gearbox in a Myth Chassis.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 110\2\  scan0079
Date  23th June 1941
  
To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.
c. to Dr.
c. to Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames}

M.40 Test Rig.
PL.658 - Morris Gearbox in Myth Chassis.

The following parts have been detailed in accordance with the above scheme :-

Sec.6000.
RG.{Mr Rowledge}2587 Diaphragm - clutch casing 1 Off

Sec.6030.
RG.{Mr Rowledge}2588 1st Motion Shaft Extension 1 Off

Sec.7000.
RF.2585 Assembly of Gearbox Support 1 Off
RF.2586 Crossmember for Gearbox Support 1 "
RF.2589 Bracket on Crossmember - Gearbox Support. 2 "

RF.2590)
RF.2591)
RF.2592) Shim for Gearbox Support 2 Off
RF.2593)
RF.2594)

The following standard parts will also be required :-

Sec.7000.
K.202 .250 bolt. Crossmember to Frame 8 Off
K.9008 .250 Spring Washer " " " 8 "
K.4310 .250 Nut - Crossmember to Frame 8 "

We include prints of Gearbox LOP.RG.{Mr Rowledge}2595. Note that this LOP. embodies sections 6030, 6040, 6045, 6050, 6070 and 6080. This completes our instructions for above scheme two prints of same being attached with piece numbers added.

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.
  
  


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