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).
Instructions and parts list for an M.40 Test Rig concerning the Rear Axle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\5\ scan0204 | |
| Date | 27th June 1941 | |
| To HHG. from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. c. to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 702 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.12/SW.27.6.41. M.40 Test Rig. Sec.6120 - Rear Axle. PL.370 - Rear Springs & Suspension PL.372 - Rear Axle and Brakes. We confirm having sent you two prints of each machine detail and three of forgings, pressings and bought out parts :- RG.{Mr Rowledge}2114 Support Bracket RG.{Mr Rowledge}2115 Bush - Support Bracket RG.{Mr Rowledge}2116 Support Bracket Assembly. RG.{Mr Rowledge}2196 Spring Seat - Axle Tube. RG.{Mr Rowledge}2197 Cup - Spring Seat. RG.{Mr Rowledge}2198 Salisbury Rear Axle (4.88 : 1 Ratio) RG.{Mr Rowledge}2570 Axle Tube. RG.{Mr Rowledge}2573 Axle Shaft. RG.{Mr Rowledge}2222 LOP. Rear Axle. Kindly instruct the above new parts as required together with standard and existing parts from LOP. Kindly note that Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} will supply complete Salisbury axle ready for conversion to RG.{Mr Rowledge}2198. This completes the instructions for the above section. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. | ||