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).
Goshawk 11 crankshaft pinion spring drive and slipper flywheel, detailing wheelcase alterations.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 79\3\ scan0133 | |
Date | 6th October 1921 | |
To Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to CJ. c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} X4222 E1ØG6.10.21. X.4244 - RE GOSHAWK 11 CRANKSHAFT PINION SPRING DRIVE X.4222 AND SLIPPER FLYWHEEL. With reference to the scheme LeC.1458 sent with our memo E2/G5.10.21, please note the wheelcase shewn is made for attachment to existing crankcases. Future Goshawk crankcases should be altered in accordance with further schemes which we shall send very shortly, to avoid using a two-part wheelcase. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} R.R. 235B (100 T) (S.H. 798. 10-12-30) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2948 | ||