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 from Vandervell Products Ltd. regarding the suitability of various engine bearings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 115\3\ scan0288 | |
| Date | 23th September 1938 | |
| VANDERVELL PRODUCTS LTD. TELEGRAMS & CABLES: STEELBAK, LONDON. DIRECTORS: C. A.{Mr Adams} VANDERVELL, G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} A.{Mr Adams} VANDERVELL, M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} P. FOSTER. TELEPHONE: ACORN 2251/2. MANUFACTURERS OF PRESSED BUSHINGS, STEEL BACKED BABBITT & LEAD BRONZE BEARINGS. Patented. WESTERN AVENUE, PARK ROYAL, W.3. HARD ROLLED BRONZE BUSHINGS STEEL BACK BABBITT LINED BEARINGS FL/BJT 23rd September 1938. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Limited, DERBY. 162 C For the attention of Mr.Swindall. Dear Sirs, At the request of our Mr.Johnson, we have pleasure in advising that the two sets of bearings, also the three additional sets and the Clevite intermediate bearings, already supplied to you, are all suitable for the first engine. With regard to the new engine, we have already noted that the crank case is in cast iron with steel caps, and we have made the necessary arrangements for our bearings to suit these. Assuring you of our best attention at all times. Yours faithfully, VANDERVELL PRODUCTS LIMITED. THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS LTD | ||