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).
Modifications, a new Bakelite filler cap, and a timing gear rattle issue.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\5\ scan0082 | |
Date | 30th September 1938 | |
F.{Mr Friese} Dodd. Is the material available now. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} PTO To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Copy to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} re WXA-1 664 Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}19/E31038 -? I am in receipt of Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}10/JH.30.9.38 and note the modifications carried out. The new filler cap in Bakelite is, I think a great improvement on what was on originally. With regard to the timing gear rattle would you please let me know when the parts are ready and whether you would be satisfied to let them be fitted by N. or xxx prefer to have the car at Derby. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} new Cam wheel. Attwali | ||