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).
The introduction of strengthened pendulum levers for the steering column and box on various models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 153\4\ scan0174 | |
| Date | 4th January 1944 | |
| To Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} from Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/HH. c. to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. to Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} c. to Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/HN{F. C. Honeyman - Retail orders}/ED.{J. L. Edwards} 1300 Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/HH.1/SW.4.1.44. B.V., B.50, Silver Wraith etc. Sec.7050 - Steering Column and Box. PL.2687 - Strengthened Pendulum Levers. The following parts have been detailed in accordance with the above scheme and memo ref: Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}1/JH.21.10.43 :- RF.3005 Pendulum Lever B.V. 1 off. replaces - FB.4113. RF.3006 Pendulum Lever B.50. 1 " replaces - FB.4388. RF.3007 Pendulum Lever S. Wraith. 1 " replaces - FB.1878. [The following text is crossed out] Since the above scheme was issued it has been decided to detail a lever with 4.825 centres for B.50. All the above levers have accommodation for the locating washer which positions the ball pin, as on B.V. production. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/HH. Prints to: Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/HN{F. C. Honeyman - Retail orders}/ED{J. L. Edwards} (1). | ||