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 for the M.40 Test Rig, focusing on the frame, front pan, and handbrake.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\3\ scan0137 | |
| Date | 27th May 1941 | |
| To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. c. to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. to Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} 700 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.1/SW.27.5.41. M.40 Test Rig. PL.436 - Front Pan. PL.504 - Handbrake Lever & Mech. Section 7000 - Frame & Fittings. The following parts have been detailed in accordance with the above schemes :- RF.2426 Front Pan - Centre 1 Off RF.2427 Front Pan - End - (RH{R. Hollingworth}) 1 Off RF.2428 Front Pan - End - (LH{Mr Haworth}) 1 Off RF.2429 Mounting Bracket (RH{R. Hollingworth}) - Front Pan 1 Off RF.2430 Mounting Bracket (LH{Mr Haworth}) - Front Pan 1 Off RF.2431 Bottom Plate - Front Pan 1 Off RF.2432 Tube Support - Bottom (Rear RH{R. Hollingworth}) 1 Off RF.2433 Tube Support - Bottom (Rear LH{Mr Haworth}) 1 Off RF.2434 Tube Support - Bottom (Front RH{R. Hollingworth}) 1 Off RF.2435 Tube Support - Bottom (Front LH{Mr Haworth}) 1 Off RF.2436 Bracket - Engine Mounting. 2 Off RF.2437 Stiffener (Outer) - Spring Seating. 2 Off RF.2438 Stiffener (Inner) - Spring Seating. 2 Off RF.2439 Stiffening Plate - Brake Rack. 1 Off RF.2259 (Sheet 2) Assembly of Frame - Front Pan. Further details on the above schemes, will be issued later. We attach to Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD{J. Draper - Frames}'s copy of this memo, one blueprint of each of the above details together with a revised print of RF.2259 (Sheet 1), which has had RF.2439 - Stiffening Plate, added on the inside of the R.H. channel. We also attach to Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD{J. Draper - Frames}'s copy, one blueprint of RF.2259 - LOP. for Frame Makers Assembly. This LOP. calls for all the parts for the frame, and which have now been issued. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. [Signature] | ||