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).
The design and casting status of the Second Speed Synchromesh Gear Box for the 40/50 HP model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 15\5\ Scan386 | |
| Date | 4th April 1934 | |
| X7310 To WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} from E/Lid.{A. J. Lidsey} c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} EWT. E/Lid{A. J. Lidsey}/1/HP.4.4.34. Second Speed Synchromesh Gear Box. for 40/50 HP. (Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}&/R.29.3.34). ---------------------------------- The designs for this have been completed some little time. The details for the front half casting, diaphragm and rear half casting are completed and have been issued to the pattern shop. These are the largest pieces requiring patterns. The remaining details are in hand, and are we understand being treated as urgent. E/Lid.{A. J. Lidsey} | ||