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 a Test Rig, specifically the Front Hub assembly and associated components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 110\1\ scan0053 | |
| Date | 11th July 1941 | |
| To HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. c.c. to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c.c. to SW. c.c. to Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} c.c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GB. 706 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.7/SW.11.7.41. M.40 - Test Rig. PL.378 - Front Brakes and Axle Pivots Front Hub - Section 7044. Please receive herewith two prints of machine details, three of castings, forgings or B.O. parts, detailed in accordance with the above scheme, these are as follows :- RG.{Mr Rowledge}2212 Front Hub 2 Off RG.{Mr Rowledge}2213 Dust Cover 2 " RG.{Mr Rowledge}2215 Oil Retaining Cover 2 " RG.{Mr Rowledge}2631 L.H. Hub Assembly RG.{Mr Rowledge}2632 R.H. Hub Assembly The LOP. compiled for this section is RG.{Mr Rowledge}2633 Please instruct as required together with standard and existing parts from LOP. Please note that Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GB. will supply RG.{Mr Rowledge}2347 - Section of Pressed Steel Wheel 3.000 x 16 dia. rim - 2 Off. We also send you prints of the following drawing which has been previously instructed but possibly not at present in your possession. RG.{Mr Rowledge}1218 Spring - Earth Contact 2 Off This completes the instructions for this section. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. | ||