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).
Extract concerning modifications needed for the slipper flywheel clearance on an S.S. Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 13\7\ 07-page034 | |
| Date | 8th August 1929 | |
| EXTRACT FROM :- x7300 Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mx{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer}5/OG8.8.29. Re. S.S. CHASSIS. 5. SLIPPER FLYWHEEL CLEARANCE. The clearance between the rear face of the slipper wheel is in some cases so small that it gives trouble. It has been necessary to reduce the projecting end of the camshaft until flush with the nut, and also the length of the 4 studs securing the locking plate. | ||