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).
Comprehensive specification sheet for the 10.B.V. model, detailing components for the gearbox, rear axle, and brakes.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\1\ scan0245 | |
Date | 1st November 1938 | |
H50. To HFS. from MM/Cr.{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester} c. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. By/Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. By/CML. c. By/HEB.{H. Biraben} c. By/CS. c. By/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Cr.{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester}1/BH.1.11.38. SPECIFICATION 10.B.V./1. Herewith a comprehensive specification for 10.B.V. Gearbox. Overdrive ratios. Low Second speed ratio. 27/18. Small cones. Op. forks. Ix.32786. To include every mod. on memo By/Ald.{F. Allwood - Experimental Design}5/G.14.10.38. Rear Axle. Fully floating. 10/43 ratio. Centre case GS.4301. Axle tubes GS.4320/1. Propellor Shaft. To suit axle. Brakes. Front brakes FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}132. Equaliser PCD.762. Damper SCD.910. Water seal FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}274. | ||