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).
Requesting modifications to the clutch and propeller shaft for car B-56-BN.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 85\2\ scan0274 | |
| Date | 24th August 1936 | |
| To RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} x2/2 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Smth.4/KW.24.8.36. B-56-BN{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} Clutch. The thrust springs in this car are not quite strong enough. When it comes into the shop will you please change them for a set to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}196. We want the Hardy Spicer Propellor Shaft off this car to discuss its final appearance with the manufacturers. Will you therefore fit a standard shaft, together with standard couplings on the axle and gearbox. HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Smth. | ||