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).
Mock-up scheme for converting a pre-loaded taper Timken bearing to a straight type roller bearing for a Senior Range rear axle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 114\1\ scan0341 | |
| Date | 18th February 1941 | |
| To Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/PJH. from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. c. to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1015 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.10/SW.18.2.41. Senior Range. Rear Axle. Herewith attached is a mock-up scheme PL.506, for converting the pre-loaded taper Timken bearing to a straight type roller bearing RXLS.1¾. As you are fully conversant with the change over would you kindly advise us if the above suits your requirements. We have produced detail drawings and will issue same if the scheme meets with your approval. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. | ||