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).
Listing items of general interest with accompanying remarks on various components and topics.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 19\3\ Scan193 | |
Date | 7th January 1930 | |
To Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}, from Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Items of general interest. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} Gear Lapping. K.{Mr Kilner} Special gearboxes. L. Special differentials. M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Threaded shackles. N. Cross-connecting front shock absorbers. O.{Mr Oldham} Rear Axle lubricant. P. Bertram's air spring "Oleo" shock absorbers. Q. Steel backed "Sabeco" bronze bearings. R.{Sir Henry Royce} Comparative data Curtiss "Conqueror" and RR."F". S. Material for article on aero engine reduction gears. Remarks. Have sample of work. Btn's proposal for chucking off teeth. Improved control of shimmy and axle vibration. Cold tests on Whitmore No.0 Possible interest on cars. Aero engines. Eliminating white metal. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | ||