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).
Chain dimensions, a trial starter from 'the Scott people', and driven sprocket details.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 61b\3\ scan0014 | |
| Date | 19th February 1920 | |
| R.R. 285A (100 T) (S.G. 643, 19-2-20) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2618 Contd. 3. Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}3/C61213 and is bolted to the oil retainer round the main shaft, all being strengthened up where necessary. The pull is about 350 or a possible maximum of 500 lbs. I have submitted it to Mr. Scott and he has expressed his approval and agreed to the chain dimensions as being suitable. I tried to get in a silent chain, but could not do so without considerable alteration to existing gear. The Scott people will let us have a starter for two months free of charge, for trial, and are sending one in when I will get it weighed and take other particulars for your information. I am now proceeding to make details of driven sprocket and fixing, if the general arrangement in any way meetswith your approval. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||