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).
Draught issue from the 40/50 HP gearbox causing the driver's leg to freeze.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 75\1\ scan0183 | |
| Date | 21th March 1924 | |
| X.426 To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from BJ. c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} RG.{Mr Rowledge} PN.{Mr Northey} BJ2/H21.3.24. 40/50 HP. GEARBOX. X.4274 X.3426 With reference to experimental report No.4274 referring to the 20 HP. gearbox with right-hand levers, if a right-hand gate is to be fitted on any models in future, it is hoped that some arrangements can be made to prevent the draught which on the 40/50 h.p. inevitably freezes the driver's right leg in Winter-time. BJ. | ||