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 required for an improved earth terminal on the condenser for the 40/50 chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 45\3\ Scan049 | |
| Date | 1st July 1921 | |
| X40524 EXPERIMENTAL BY/WER1/EF6. 7. 21. To. RHG. C. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Drs. RECEIVED X. 4054 - "CONDENSER" - 40/50 CHASSIS. SECTION 7370. In connection with the improved earth terminal and with particular reference to the scheme whereby this may be standardised almost immediately with the least possible scrapping of existing parts. Please receive herewith two blue prints of each of the following new drawings:- D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} 1841 - Clamping Plate B.215 - 1 off. D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} 1842 - Insulation (Bottom & Micanite 1 off. Side) To complete the Condenser the following standard parts will also be required:- F.{Mr Friese} 7365 - 1 off. F.7374 - 1 off. F.{Mr Friese} 7366 - 1 off. F.7375 - 1 off. F.{Mr Friese} 7368 - 1 off. F.7378 - 135 off. F.{Mr Friese} 7371 - 1 off. F.7379 - 130 off. F.{Mr Friese} 7372 - 1 off. F.7380 - 1 off. F.{Mr Friese} 7373 - 1 off. F.7386 - 1 off. F.7939 - 4 off. Also the following non-standard parts:- D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} 1402 - Nut B 215 1 off D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} 1674 - Terminal Stud D/M 216 - 1 off. The following Stock Parts will be required:- Standard Thackeray Washer K.{Mr Kilner} 3803 - 2 B.A. Used on Terminals - 2 off. Standard Lock Nut. K.{Mr Kilner} 4308 - " " " " - Brass 2 off. Spring Washer. (X) K.{Mr Kilner} 9006 - " " " Terminal - 1 off. (X) (To be Nickel Plated) The following parts at present used on the Condenser will be scrapped out:- F.{Mr Friese} 7367 - Clamping Plate (with countersunk holes) Contd' | ||