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).
Modifications for Gearbox No. 11, to be fitted to 12.B.V. for a French test.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 99\4\ scan0268 | |
| Date | 30th June 1939 | |
| f 428 & hoof To HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/RH.{R. Hollingworth} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} c. By/CRL.{C. R. Lisson} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}5/MH.{M. Huckerby}30.6.39. GEARBOX NO.11. This box will be fitted to 12.B.V. for its French test. In addition to non standard parts already instructed, we want the following modifications:- (1) 2nd. speed anti-rattle device PD.455. The 3rd. motion shaft must be drilled in the soft state and a new shaft is required GB.5214. (2) Crowded ¼" x ½" rollers in the layshaft. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||