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).
Letter to Messrs. Modern Wheel Drive Ltd. enclosing blueprints for a motor boat engine to be fitted with a hydraulic coupling.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 133\3\ scan0085 | |
| Date | 14th August 1939 | |
| c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} 1128 BY/NS.{Norman Scott}7/WB.{Mr Brazier/Mr Bell} 14th August, 1939. Messrs. Modern Wheel Drive, Ltd., 18, Victoria Street, LONDON, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, Re Engine for Motor Boat to be fitted with Hydraulic Coupling. The enclosed blue prints are sent at the request of our Mr. Wood :- EB.4575 Crankshaft Flange - Part Drawing. GB.4333.DC. Clutch Case. G.CD.1065. Clutch Installation. For your information, we would add that the rear support for the engine is at the tail end of the gearbox. Yours faithfully, ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||