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).
Parts list for a simplified propeller shaft centre bearing mounting.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 148\4\ scan0158 | |
| Date | 2nd October 1940 | |
| 1262 See also N°37 - S - Prop: shaft general To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. c. S.W.1.A. (crossed out) Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.3/SW.2.10.40. Particulars given on this memo have not been issued. Senior Range. PL.283. Simplified Propellor Shaft, Centre Bearing Mounting. Sec.6110 - Propellor Shaft. Sec.7000 - Frame & Fittings In accordance with the above scheme, the following new details have been made :- Sec.6110. RG.{Mr Rowledge}1416 Bearing Housing - centre bearing 1 Off RG.{Mr Rowledge}1417 Support Rod - centre bearing 2 Off RG.{Mr Rowledge}1418 Dist. piece (long) - centre bearing 1 Off RG.{Mr Rowledge}1419 Dist. piece (short) - centre bearing 1 Off RG.{Mr Rowledge}1420 Spring Ring - centre bearing 1 Off Sec.7000. RF.1421 Bracket - prop: shaft centre brg. 2 Off RF.1422 Packing washer - bracket .192 thick ) RF.1423 Packing washer - bracket .160 thick ) 2 Off RF.1424 Packing washer - bracket .128 thick ) to RF.1425 Packing washer - bracket .104 thick ) suit. RF.1426 Packing washer - bracket .080 thick ) The following parts will also be required :- Sec.6110. Rubber Bush - Support Rod (Gordon Armstrong No.567-2) 2 Off Centre Bearing (New Departure Bearing Type 88,000 No.88506) 1 Off Sec.7000. Rubber Bush - Support Rod (Gordon Armstrong No.567-2) 2 Off (continued over) | ||