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).
Requesting to try castings in cheap L.S. alloy for various Wraith components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 142\4\ scan0060 | |
| Date | 7th December 1936 | |
| 4074 1202 To HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Smth. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Smth.2/AP.7.12.36. WRAITH ALUMINIUM CASTINGS. We want to try castings in cheap L.S. alloy for the following pieces:- Rocker cover. Wheelcase. Crankcase lower half. Cluthh housing. Gearbox, diaphragm and covers. When we have got the patterns wight, and they are available, will you please let us know so that we can make arrangements with Birmals. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Smth. | ||