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).
To hold up work on specific parts for the Spectre and Wraith gearboxes due to a meshing issue.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 94\1\ scan0072 | |
| Date | 12th December 1934 | |
| XL694 328 To RMC. Copy to Mor.S. HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} DY.{F R Danby} HDY.{William Hardy}2/WN.12/12/34. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} SpectreCodename for Phantom III and Wraith Gearboxes. As the 2nd. speed gear continues to work out of mesh on the SpectreCodename for Phantom III box although it should now be in accordance with our usual practice except for slight difference in proportion, will you kindly hold up work on all the parts which may be affected which are as follows:- Layshaft. G 81731. 2nd. Speed Sliding Piece. G 81700. " " Outer Member. G 81701. " " Actuating Collar. G 81704. " " Cam Pin. G 81705. " " S.M. Cone. G 82167. " " Pinion. G 81573. " " Actuating Rod. G 81745. 1st. " Pinion. G 81575. Instructions for these pieces for the Wraith gearbox should also be held up. HDY.{William Hardy} | ||