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).
With a sketch, discussing the potential to fit worm axles to covered cars and the need for further experiments.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 2\6\ B002_X 140 141 157-page157 | |
| Date | 3rd July 1910 | |
| (2) Mr Royce thinks it might be desirable to fit worm axles to covered cars, which are the ones we have trouble with at present, and which should not be expected to run very fast. It is necessary, therefore, that we push forward our experiments and investigations re worm gears, with all speed. [Handwritten insertion:] it is Tests lately suggested will prove if this needed. FHR 3/7/10 Thos. Nadin. with reference to:- (1) Tests lately suggested will prove if this is needed. F.H.R. DERBY OFFICE 'PHONE - (0)3621 EXT. 77 | ||