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 to the mechanic's joint for the propeller shaft for 20 HP and 40/50 HP models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 48\1\ Scan090 | |
| Date | 28th September 1928 | |
| RHO. c. Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} ----- X4163 BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /Cgh {W Clough} 5/G.28.9.28. re 20 HP. MECHANIC'S JOINT FOR PROPELLER SHAFT. ------------------------------------------ With reference to RHC {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} 1/BE.31.8.28. we are modifying our detail drawings so that the pins are definitely located endwise and the casings to be hardened and ground at the point where the pins are located. In addition to this we are arranging for an additional lubricator to be provided. The above alterations will be made to both 20 HP. and 40/50 HP. joints. BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /Cgh. {W Clough} | ||