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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).
Potential use of a Chrysler gearbox to avoid delays associated with a new design.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 136\4\  scan0042
Date  1st February 1931
  
HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} FROM DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}

CHRYSLER GEARBOX.

In view of the latest telegrams from R.{Sir Henry Royce} re. gear change from the steering column etc. we think it is very important that we should know whether the Chrysler gearbox with the Maybach jaws makes a good change.

If you could report favourably on this it might avoid us starting on a new design of gearbox, which will be required if the steering column change is decided upon. This is sure to mean a very appreciable delay.

DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
  
  


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