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).
Status report on the inventory and production stages of front axles and pivots.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 72\3\ scan0242 | |
| Date | 31th March 1924 | |
| X9420 Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} BY5-P31.3.24. EAC.111. FRONT AXLES. We find from the Works that the position in regard to Front Axles and Pivots is as follows;- Front Axles. G.71018. 139 forgings delivered. G.71508. -do- 140 Of these 104 are in a rough state. 11 were completed for Exp.Dept. 8 are finished. 17 part machined. 140 Pivots. G.70190/1. 298 have been forged. Of these 117 are rough. 32 are finished. 149 part machined. 298 When you can let us have some definite information as to what the inclination of the pivot is to be we will arrange to take it up with W.W. to obtain a modified design - possibly you are already doing this. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} By | ||