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img001 Request for alterations to the brakes on a 3 Phantom II car, including modifications to specific parts.
View original record RHC. From Hs/Gry. P 3.. Hs/Gry.4/MA.7.11.32. 3 P.II - BRAKES. Will you please make the following alterations from N.Sch. on the brakes on this car:- (1) Alter G.100533 from 2.750° to 3.14" (2) "…

img002 Instructions for the build and testing of a Peregrine III chassis.
View original record RHC: From Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.3/MA.9.11.32. PEREGRINE III CHASSIS. Radiator. Will you please fit the Hexagon tube radiator off the bump to this chassis. It is essential that we should get some running on the…

img003 Specifications for various car components including controls, shock absorbers, clutch, and carburetter.
View original record -2- Hs/Rm.3/MA.9.11.32. Cont'd. Controls. We hope this car will have the latest shape of levers on top of the column. Shock Absorber. We should like these to be as on P.II but with hand controlled…

img004 Alterations to the braking system for the Peregrine II model.
View original record P.3.. RHC. From Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry.7/MA, 29.11.32. BRAKES 3 PEREGRINE II. We have altered the 5.000 lever Ex.9786 to 3.400 CTS on this car. 400 servo cams have also been fitted. The GWH. shoes set at…

img005 List of outstanding modifications required for car 111 Peregrine II.
View original record P3. To RHC. From Ha/Rm. c. to BY. Ha/Rm.8/WJ.6.12.32. 111 PEREGRINE 11. This car is to go to France in about a fortnight's time. The outstanding jobs requiring modification are :- (1) Engine bottom…

img006 Requesting the fitment of the latest type brake toggles to a car before it goes to France.
View original record 73. To RHC. From Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry.6/MJ.8.12.32. 3 PER 11. BRAKES. Will you please see that this car is fitted with the latest type brake toggles to G.101121/2 before going to France. Those at present…

img007 Modifications to the Peregrine II exhaust system silencer.
View original record R.C. From Hs/Ltd. P3 Hs/Ltd.12/MA.9.12.32 3-PEREGRINE II EXHAUST SYSTEM. As the result of experimental work on Peregrine Exhaust System it has been found possible to reduce the size of the silencer…

img008 Specification for the brake layout of a car for France, detailing lever alterations and clearances.
View original record RHC. From Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry.11/MA,13.12.32. BRAKES III per.II FOR FRANCE. Since the modified rear brake actuation will not be ready in time we send you this specification of the brake layout for this…

img009 Broken petrol pipe on a Peregrine car in France and a request to manufacture replacements.
View original record RHC. from Hs/Rm. P.3 Hs/Rm.3/ADL 4.12.32. PEREGRINE IN FRANCE. We have information from Hancock again that he has broken the petrol pipe from the filter to the petrol pump on his car. You will…

img010 Request to fit the latest Woodhead road springs, modified for Bijur lubrication and cadmium plated, to a car destined for France.
View original record To RHC. From Hs/Les. P.3. Hs/Les.8/MJ.14.12.32. 3 Per.11 Road Springs. We want the latest Woodhead road springs fitted to the above car before it leaves for France. We understand that these springs…

img011 Corrections required for an error in the brake layout specification for a car.
View original record P.3. To RHC. From Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry./MJ.15.12.32. BRAKES 3 PER.11. We regret that there has been an error in the brake layout we have asked for on this car. We should like the front equaliser levers to…

img012 Modifications for shock dampers on Peregrine 3 and 19-EX models, including lubrication and gland covers.
View original record RHC. From Hs/Les. P3. Hs/Les.6/MA.30.12.32. SHOCK DAMPERS PEREGRINE 3 AND 19-EX. X7120 Peregrine 3. We have had a case on the bumper where the rocking shaft seized in the outer bush F.59280. We find…

img013 Modifications to the '3 Per.II' brake servo for use in France.
View original record RHC. From Hs/Gry. P.Z. Hs/Gry.9/W.2.1.33. 3 Per.II Brakes for France. We do not wish to run the larger servo in France as we gain no advantage from it and it is very noisy. Will you please therefore…

img014 Specification of parts for the Peregrine II Chassis, Engine Unit, and Gear Box for a 10,000 miles trial.
View original record To Messrs. from RHV/VSC. c. c. c. SD. ------------------------ RVG/WEL/LD.3.2.33. ------------------------ PEREGRINE II. CHASSIS.(10,000 MILES TRIAL.) PEREGRINE II. No.6 ENGINE UNIT. PEREGRINE II.…

img015 Specification sheet for front and rear road springs, wing stays, and front apron.
View original record -2- RHC/WSC1/LS.3.2.33. Front Road Springs LOP.F.100271. Woodhead Springs-Cadmium Plated. O.S. N.S. Piece No. F.100097. F.100097. Type 600 lbs. 600 lbs. Loaded lbs. 600 lbs. 595 lbs. Loaded Camber…

img016 List of vehicle components including steering, petrol tank, and pedals with corresponding part and scheme numbers.
View original record -3- RMC/WSC1/LS.3.2.33. Steering Column & Box LOP.F.100273. "E" Type. LeC.3181-3201. N.S.3394-3400-3542- RR.Scheme 158-208. Complete to LOP.and Schemes, which incorporates latest type Finger Grips…

img017 Specification sheet detailing part numbers for dashbrackets, footboards, oil pipes, and shock dampers.
View original record -4- RHC/WSC1/LS.3.2.33. Dashbrackets & Footboards LOP.F.100277-N.S.3500-PR.Sch.166-7. Complete to the above LOP. and Schemes. F.100310 Dashboard - Universal Type. F.100312 Steering Col: Support…

img018 Specifications and modifications for Near Side and Front Axle Control Dampers.
View original record -5- RHC/WSC1/LS.3.2.33. ---------------------- Near Side Damper cont'd.- In connection with RR.Schemes 291-196 the following details fitted to both Dampers giving extra clearance between Lever and…

img019 Specifications for rear damper, front axle control dampers, horn, fan, and exhaust system.
View original record -6- Rear Side Damper - cont'd.- Lubricating Passages to Bearings from Main Cylinders deleted F.59275/6 Rocking Shafts made solid .001 clearance. Loads set.- H.P. 40lbs. L.P. 40lbs. Anchorage for Front…

img020 Specification list for vehicle components including radiator, shutters, bonnet, starting handle, spare wheel carrier, and braking gear.
View original record -7- RHC/WSC1/LS.3.2.33. Radiator & Fittings LOP.E.100400 - N.S.3465-RR.Scheme 145-150-197. Complete to the above LOP. and Schemes-incorporating.- Marston 58m/m Matrix. E.100964 Fork End Piece-Improved…

img021 List of parts and scheme numbers for front and rear brake equalisers, shafts, and transmission components.
View original record -8- RHC/WBC1/IS.3.2.33. Front Brake Equalisers LOP.G.100531 - RR.Scheme 156-9-192-3. Complete to the above LOP. & Schemes. using Ex.9785 Brake Operating Lever 1.230 centres - in place of G.100528.…

img022 List of parts for Rear Axle, Rear Brakes, and Rear Hubs, including associated schemes and clearance settings.
View original record -9- RHC/WSC1/LS.3.2.33. Rear Axle LOP.G.101175 - RR.Schemes 224-235. Complete to the above LOP. less Luvac Lubricating System. Axle No. 3-Per: II. 2. 9 x 46. G.100822 Centre Casing. G.100827 Bevel…

img023 Specification sheet detailing components for steering, axle, brakes, gearbox, and controls.
View original record -10- Cross Steering Tube LOP.G.100443 - RR.Scheme 184. Complete to the above LOP. and Scheme. G.100438 Cross Steering Tube. G.100432 Spring - Ball Joint. G.100441/S Ball Pads - Outer and Inner. Front…

img024 Note on the change gear and brakes mechanism, specifying a particular change gear gate and a shorter hand brake lever.
View original record -11- RHC/WSC1/LS.3.2.33. Change Gear & Brakes Mechnl LOP.G.100948 N.S.3629. Complete to the above LOP. and Scheme. G.101195 Change Gear Gate fitted in conjunction with Helical 2nd. Speed. Hand Brake…

img025 Blueprint showing the arrangement of an exhaust system with an expansion box.
View original record ALL BAFFLES MODIFIED Ex 10369 E10373 14 SWG (.080) 1.875 DIA. PIPE .750 DIA. DOWNTAKE PIPE 12SWG (.104) EXPANSION BOX TO H.G.911 ARRANGEMENT OF EXHAUST SYSTEM ON PEPE. 3,

img026 Blueprint detailing modifications to a silencer and expansion box pipe.
View original record X10368 TO SUIT 1.750 DIA. PIPE ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM JAN 30 1933 DERBY, CH END E10367 BLANK E10367 DRILLED & CENTRE FILLED IN 1.750 DIA PIPE E10367 DRILLED EXPANSION BOX RRSCH. 293/6 (MOD. TO…

img027 Specification of electrical equipment for the 3-Peregrine II chassis.
View original record To Hs. from RHC/WSC. c. [redacted] c. [redacted] c. [redacted] 3-PEREGRINE II. - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. We give herewith complete specification of the Electrical Equipment fitted to the above Chassis.-…

img028 Specification list of various electrical components and associated modifications, identified by part numbers.
View original record -2- RHC/WSC3/LS.3.2.33. Starter Motor Main Switch. Standard Ph:II. Starter Switch to LOP.D.71810 modified in accordance with Hs/Wst's instructions ie., Relay portion deleted. Distribution Board &…

img029 List of electrical components and fittings with their corresponding List of Parts (LOP) numbers.
View original record -3- RHC/WSC3/LS.3.2.33. Frame Wires & Fittings LOP.D.100079. Complete to the above LOP. Flexible Metallic Tubing Conduits in Frame. Distributor for Battery Ignition LOP.D.53064. Complete to the above…

img030 Request to arrange for a 1.5' diameter swanneck to be made and fitted to a 3.Per.II chassis.
View original record Spec. RHC. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.16/KT.9.3.33. Will you please arrange to have a swanneck 1.5" diameter (i.e. as 20/25 HP) made and fitted to 3.Per.II chassis. Hs/Lid.

img031 Summary of two consumption tests showing petrol and oil usage.
View original record CONSUMPTION TESTS. ----------- 9.5.33. 5.Per.II. 160 Miles. 10 galls. 2 pts (Petrol) 1 pt. (oil). 3 hrs. 50 mins. Petrol cons. 15.6 mpg. Oil cons. 1280 mpg. 3.Per.II. 160 miles. 8 galls 7 pts (Petrol)…

img032 Specification for the clutch damped spring drive settings for car 4.PER.II.
View original record Spec. File RHC. from Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry.6/KT.23.2.33. SPECIFICATION OF 4.PER.II. We have set the clutch damped spring drive in this car to - Driving load 20 lbs.ft. per degree. Damping load 35 lbs.ft.…

img033 Specification list for the Peregrine II chassis, engine unit, and gear box, detailing associated part numbers and schemes.
View original record To Hs. from RHC/WSC. [Text crossed out: Hs./Ltd] [Text crossed out: SP.WB./APD] RHC/WSC.15/AP. 25.5.33. 4-Peregrine 11 Chassis. Peregrine.11. No.3. Engine Unit. Peregrine.11. No.6. Gear Box. We give…

img034 List of parts and specifications for frames, fittings, dampers, and road springs.
View original record (2) RHC/WSC.15/AP.25.5.33. Frames & Fittings - Continued. RR. Schs. 245-8-9-50-1-2-3-4-7 Luvax Bijur Lubrication. F.100673 Anchor Bracket Cover. F.100674 " " " F.100678 " " " F.100679 " " " F.100680…

img035 List of parts and assemblies with their corresponding List of Parts (LOP) and Scheme numbers.
View original record (3) RHE/WSC 15/AP.25.5.33 Wing & Wing Stays LOP.F.100268. Complete to the above LOP. Front Apron LOP.F.100269. Complete to the above LOP. Steering Column & Box LOP. F.100273 "E" type -LeC. 3181-3201…

img036 List of specifications and part references for various vehicle components.
View original record (4) Petrol Tap & Piping LOP.F.100278-LeC. 3209. Complete to the above LOP. & Scheme. Oil Pump on Dash LOP.F.100279. Complete to above LOP. Dashbrackets & Footboards LOP.F.100277-N.S.3500-RR.Sch.166-7.…

img037 List of parts and schemes for front axle dampers, horns, fan, exhaust system, and radiator.
View original record (5) RHC/WSC.15/AP.25.5.33. Anchorage for Front Axle Control Dampers LOP.F.100491. RR Schemes 245/8/9/50/1/2/3/4/7. Complete to the above LOP. & Schemes to suit J.111. type dampers. F.100665 Locating…

img038 List of parts and assemblies including radiator shutters, bonnet, starting handles and brake components.
View original record (6) RHC/WSC.15/AP.25.5.33. Radiator Shutters & Controls LOP.E.100694. Thermostatically operated shutters. E.100689/90/1 Shutters-Brass drawn material-chromium plated. Bonnet LOP.E.100669. Bonnet…

img039 List of vehicle components and their associated part and scheme numbers.
View original record (7) RHC/WSC.15/AP.25.5.33. Rear Brake Intermediate Shaft LOP.G.100557-RR.Sch.190-1-2 Complete to above LOP. & Schemes. Propeller Shaft & Universal Joint LOP.G.100524-N.S.3530. Complete to the above…

img040 List of parts and modifications for the front axle, brakes, and gearbox assemblies.
View original record (8) Front Axle & Brakes LOP. G. 100413-RR. Schs. 141-151-185. Complete to the above LOP. & Schemes. G.100413 Front Axle with not incorporating stiffened actuating shaft but fitted as called for on…

img041 List of parts and modifications for Reverse, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd motion shafts.
View original record (9) RHC/WSC.15/AP. 25.5.33. Reverse Shaft LOP.G.100176-N.S.3492-3530-RR. Sch.223- G.L.578-605. Complete to the above LOP. & Schemes incorporating:- N.S.3492 Modification to Reverse shaft as shown on…

img042 List of parts and corresponding numbers for various vehicle mechanisms, including the servo motor and speedometer drive.
View original record ( 10 ) RHC/WSC.15/AP.25.5.33 Servo Motor Mechn LOP. G.100665-RR. Sch. 156-193-280. G.100884 Pull rod replaces G.76805 Ferodo V.D.M. 20 linings. The following parts fitted in conjunction with RR. Sch.…

img043 Specification of electrical equipment for the 4 Peregrine.11 chassis.
View original record To Hs. from RHC/WSC. RHC/WSC.1/AP.26.5.33. 4 Peregrine.11. - Electrical Equipment. We give herewith complete specification of the Electrical Equipment fitted to the above chassis. Passed to Test.…

img044 Specification list of electrical components, parts, and their modifications.
View original record (2) RHC/WSC.1/AP.26.5.33 Starter Motor Main Switch. Standard Ph.ll. Starter Switch to LOP.D.71810 modified in accordance with Hs/Wst's instructions i.e. Relay Portion deleted. Distribution Board &…

img045 List of electrical components and fittings with their corresponding List of Parts (LOP) numbers.
View original record (3) RHC/WSC.1/AP. 26.5.33. Frame Wires & Fittings LOP.D.100079. Complete to above LOP. Flexible Mettalic Tubing Conduits in frame. Distributor for Battery Ignition LOP.D.53064. Complete to above LOP.…

img046 Specification revision for a Peregrine II chassis, detailing changes to steering, controls, and frame fittings.
View original record To Hs. from RHC/WSC. RHC/WSC.8/AP.26.5.33. Peregrine.11. No.3.Unit-4.Per.11.Chassis. Specification of the above Chassis issued in RHC/WSC.15/AP.25.5.33. is revised as follows:- Passed to Test.17.5.33.…

img047 Specification comparison document detailing revisions to front springs, bonnet, and rear axle components.
View original record (2) Previous Specification Front Road Springs(Firth) The following springs removed. N.S. O.S. Piece No. F.100097. F.100097. Type. 600 lbs. 600 lbs. Loaded lbs. 616" 616" " camber. .250 pos. .250 pos.…

img048 Specification revision document detailing changes to the servo motor and oil cooler.
View original record (3) RHC/WSC. 8/AP.26.5.33. Previous Specification. Servo Motor LOP.G.100665. Removed. Revised Specification. Servo Motor Ex.10914. 2 plate servo motor to Arrgt. Ex.10914 fitted. Ex.10915 Driving…

img049 List of modifications and parts to be fitted to car IV.PFR.II.
View original record RHC. from Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry.10/KT. 25.4.33. IV.PFR.II. While this car is in the shop, will you please fit :- (1) Multiplate servo Ex.10914. (2) Front equaliser levers to the Ropes to G.100528, to give…

img050 Confirmation of verbal instructions for fitting flexible road springs to a saloon and stiffer springs to a coupe.
View original record PH. RHC. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.9/KT. 6.10.32. PEREGRINE ROAD SPRINGS. This is to confirm our verbal instructions that we agree to 4.P.2. (the 2nd close coupled 4 door saloon) being fitted with flexible…

img051 Instructions for fitting specific front and rear road springs to a chassis.
View original record From RHC/WSC. C. HS/Nm. RHC/WSC.11/AP.30.1.33. 5-Per.11. Chassis Road Springs. In connection with verbal instructions received from Ha/Les. please fit to the above Chassis the following Road Springs.…

img052 New transmission shaft design for the Peregrine engine, proposing it be fitted for testing.
View original record P.5. RHC. from Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry.1/KT.18.2.33. TRANSMISSION SHAFT PEREGRINE. We have not yet released this part for production. N.Sch.3648 is the latest design embodying unit assembly and a Skefco type…

img053 Proposal to fit a small original Peregrine carburetter to car Lec.3157, modifying the throttle body and induction pipe.
View original record p.5. RIC. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.10/KT.29.3.33. CARBURETTER FOR PEREGRINE 5. We are proposing to fit one of the small original peregrine carburetters to Lec.3157. to this car with the distance between the…

img054 Results of two separate fuel and oil consumption tests.
View original record CONSUMPTION TESTS. ---------- 9.5.33. 5.Per.II. 160 Miles. 10 galls. 2 pts (Petrol) 1 pt. (oil). 3 hrs. 50 mins. Petrol cons. 15.6 mpg. Oil cons. 1280 mpg. 3.Per.II. 160 miles. 8 galls 7 pts (Petrol)…

img055 Low efficiency test results of a new Peregrine worm and nut steering mechanism.
View original record P.I. To RHC. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.13/KT.16.3.33. PEREGRINE STEERING. We have tested the new worm and nut steering now fitted to Per.4. for efficiency. Attached is a copy of the results. You will observe…

img056 Test report on a steering column and box, detailing measurements of weight, ratios, and efficiency.
View original record TESTS ON R.R. STEERING COLUMN AND BOX. These tests were carried out on an R.R. steering column and box made up to F.100894. The following measurements were determined :- (1) Total weight of wheel,…

img057 Table of measurements detailing drop arm load, wheel load, and efficiency percentages for forward and reverse drive.
View original record -2- Measurement of application of drop arm load = 7 3/8" = 7.375" Radius of application of wheel load = 7.625" Load on Drop Arm lbs. Drop Arm Torque lbs. ins. Forward Drive Load on Wheel lbs. ozs.…

img058 Record of weights in ounces used to balance road wheels for 'Peregrine V'.
View original record Files. PEREGRINE V. 23.5.33. Dunlop Tyres. 5.50" x 18". Wts. in ozs. in order to balance road wheels. N.S.F. O.S.F. N.S.R. O.S.R. 6¼ 12¼ 4 8 4 3 6 5¼ 3 6¼ 3¼ 3¼

img059 Complete specification for the Peregrine.11 Chassis and No.7 Engine Unit.
View original record To Hs. from RHC/WSC. RHC/WSC.2/AP.29.5.33. 5-Peregrine.11. Chassis. Peregrine.11. No.7. Engine Unit. We give herewith complete specification of the above Chassis, Passed to Test. 5.4.33. Frames &…

img060 Specification sheet for front/rear road springs, wing stays, front apron, and steering column components.
View original record (2) RHC/WSC.2/AP.29.5.33 Front Road Springs LOP.F.100271. Woodhead springs. O.S. N.S. Piece No. F.100873. F.100873. Type. 600 lbs. 600 lbs. Loaded lbs. 625 620 Loaded length. 35" 35" Initial camber.…

img061 List of parts and assemblies with their corresponding LOP and scheme numbers.
View original record (3) RHC/WSC.2/AP. 29.5.33. Side Steering Tube LOP.F.100274-N.S.3622-3-8-3653. Complete to the above LOP. & Schemes. F.100859 Side Steering Tube. F.100156-7 Locking bracket. Petrol Tank…

img062 List of parts for rear and front shock dampers, anchorage, and horn fittings.
View original record (4) RHC/WSC.2/AP. 29.5.33. Rear Shock Dampers LOP. F.100621-RR. Sch. 312-196-N.S. 3487-3517. Complete to the above LOP. & Schemes. J.111, Type Dampers. F.100889 Main Cylinder. F.100890 " F.100694…

img063 Specification sheet listing vehicle components, part numbers, and related modifications.
View original record (5) RHC/WSC. 2/AP. 29. 5. 33 Fan LOP.E.100236. Reduced speed type. E.100924 Fan hub. E.100235 Fan Belt. Exhaust System LOP.E.100658-RR.Sch.213-219-293-296-Hs911-LeC.3392. Complete to the above LOP. &…

img064 List of parts and assemblies including starting handles, wheel carriers, brake components, and propeller shafts.
View original record (6) RHC/WSC.2/AP.29.5.33 Starting Handles to LOP.E.100304-RR.Sch.201. Complete to the above LOP. & Scheme. E.100303 Assembly of shaft. Rear Spare Wheel Carrier LOP.D.100237. Dummy hub to suit Dunlop…

img065 List of parts for the transmission shaft, rear axle, rear brakes, rear hubs, and cross steering tube.
View original record (7) RHC/WSC.2/AP.29.5.33. Transmission Shaft LOP. G.100909-N.S.3530. Complete to the above LOP. & Schemes. G.100908 Transmission Shaft(S/ZN)Hardened. G.100904 Coupling flange. G.100906 Bearing…

img066 Specification sheet listing parts for the front axle, brakes, gearbox, and controls.
View original record (8) RHC/WSC.2/AP.29.5.33 Front Axle & Brakes LOP.G.100413-RR. Sch.141-151-185-298. Complete to the above LOP. & Schemes. Ex.10208 Actuating Shafts(Strengthened type) G.100773/4 Brake Carrier Plates…

img067 The conversion of Peregrine V shock damper glands.
View original record To RHC. from Hs/Les. Hs/Les.15/KT.7.6.33. PEREGRINE V. Will you please arrange for all the shock damper glands to be converted to Hs.1024/5. Hs/Les.

img068 Specifications for low rating Woodhead road springs for the Peregrine 6 model.
View original record RHC. from Hs/Les. Hs/Les.3/KT.24.2.33. ROAD SPRINGS. PEREGRINE 6. These are to be low rating Woodhead springs. Although they are not actually in the works yet, they have been on order since the end of…

img069 Electrical system modifications for the Peregrine chassis 6PER.
View original record RHC From Hs/Wst. RM Per 6. Hs/Wst.1/MA.6.5.33. NEXT PEREGRINE CHASSIS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. In connection with the next Peregrine chassis number 6PER which we understand is to be completed the following…

img070 Inefficiency of the Peregrine brake system equalisers and requesting one for testing.
View original record RHC. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm. 3/KT. 8.9.32. BRAKE EQUALISERS. File. We have been measuring the over-all efficiency of the Peregrine brake system. The main point we have discovered is that the equalisers are…

img071 Introducing a preliminary list of points of interest for the next Peregrine chassis.
View original record RHC. From Hs/Rm. Mins Hs/Rm.2/KT.19.9.32. Attached is a preliminary list of points we are most interested in on the next Peregrine chassis. We appreciate that probably we shall get only a few, but…

img072 List of components and specifications for the Peregrine Chassis.
View original record EHC. from Hs/Em. 19.9.32. PEREGRINE CHASSIS. (1) Marston type radiator. N. sch. 3530, 3532. (2) Shortened prop. shaft. N. sch. 3530, 3532. (3) R.R. existing standard shock dampers. (Though we expect…

img073 Instructions for equipping two Peregrine 2 chassis with different spring specifications.
View original record RIC. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.10/KT.19.9.32. SPRINGS FOR PEREGRINE CHASSIS. 2 Peregrine 2. Will you please equip this chassis with flexible type springs of the following poundage 600 lbs front, and 800 lbs…

img074 Requesting details for fitting a rev counter drive to experimental Peregrine engines.
View original record MWS RHC. From Hs/Rm. C. to BY. Hs/Rm.3/KT. 26.9.32. E has issued a rev. counter drive for Peregrine to Lec.3198. It would be an asset if you could fit rev. counter drives to Exptl. Peregrines for us,…

img075 Request to make two spring balances for Peregrine brake servo efficiency tests.
View original record Mas. RHC. From Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry.4/MA.5.10.32. PEREGRINE BRAKE TESTS. Will you please make 2 spring balances to the accompanying sketch for our tester on the Peregrine servo efficiency. The shape of…

img076 Blueprint of a mechanical component assembly with a riveted pin and sliding fit.
View original record 2.400 5/16 RIVET OVER ·150 ·300 SLIDING FIT ·100 METAL EXCEPT WHERE MARKED OTHERWISE OTHER DIMENSIONS TO SCALE MATERIAL S/M SLO S WIRE MEAN TOTAL COIL S RAT LOAD FREE

img077 Blueprint detailing specifications for a spring balance used in Peregrine servo tests.
View original record Hs 721 SPRING BALANCE PEREGRINE SERVO TESTS .300 1.075 SPRING .300 DIA RADIUS 1.000 OF 5 COILS WITH HALF A (GROUND) SQUARE EACH END) (OR OPEN ENDED) OR TO GIVE REQUIRED RATING OF 360 lbs/in AT 2.400…

img078 Exhaust system details for the close-coupled Peregrine engine.
View original record RHC. From Hs/Rm. Misc. Hs/Rm.1/MA.10.11.32. We attach herewith details of the exhaust system for the close coupled Peregrine you are at present building. This should enable us to decide the final…

img079 Requesting the introduction of new bushes, rocking shafts, and pistons for Peregrine shock dampers.
View original record To RHC. from Ha/Rm. Misc Hs/Rm.7/AD11.11.32. PEREGRINE SHOCK DAMPERS F.100621/2 LOP. Will you please introduce in the next set of dampers produced to the above L.O.P./s F.59280 (non-grooved) bushes,…

img080 Ordering and modifying shock dampers for future Peregrine models.
View original record Mio HIC. From Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.1/MA.26.11.32. SHOCK DAMPERS FOR FUTURE PEREGRINES. We should like you to put in hand two sets of. shock absorbers similar to those fitted to 11 Per.II now running in…

img081 List of modifications for building future Peregrine cars.
View original record Misc RHC. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm. 2/MA.26.11.32. FUTURE PEREGRINE CARS. We have one Peregrine to re build i.e. 1 Per.2 and three more to produce. Taking the Peregrine now running in France as a model, we…

img082 List of modifications and schemes for brake, shock damper, and central lubrication systems.
View original record -2- Hs/Rn.2/MA.26.11.32. Cont'd. The brake ropes should be fitted so that the actuating levers are just held off their stops. Brakes. (1) Larger dia. Servo R.R.Sch.230. This may include altered ratio…

img083 The status of the 'Silent second' gearbox scheme and an update on the exhaust system.
View original record -3- Hs/Rm.2/MA.26.11.32. Cont'd Gearboxes. "Silent second" scheme. The actual parts for the silent second should be held up pending the completion of tests. (See Grv. in a few days.) Exhaust System.…

img084 Requesting the build-up of the Peregrine exhaust system for two cars to sketch Hs.786.
View original record RHC. From Hs/Rm. mil. Hs/Rm.1/MA. 30.11.32. PEREGRINE EXHAUST SYSTEM. Will you please build up the exhaust system for the next two cars to sketch Hs.786. R.R.Sch.293 for the front end of the exhaust…

img085 Blueprint for a silencer with detailed specifications for its components and assembly.
View original record SILENCER FOR 3 - PER II DOWNTAKE BUT MADE 1.750 SW CENTRAL TUBE 2 1/2" DIAM - 30" LONG 16.0" THIS SECTION DRILLED 64 HOLES .250 DIAM - 8 ROWS 4.0" 10.0" THIS SECTION DRILLED 64 HOLES .3125 DIA 8 -…

img086 Blueprint of a pipe fitted with a resonance chamber and a top hat type baffle for a silencer.
View original record Hs. 766 PIPE FITTED WITH RESONANCE CHAMBER TO RR SCH: 293 TO BE DETACHABLE SWAN NECK FLANGE 47.5 DRILLED 80 HOLES DIAM 6.00" 8.00" TOP HAT TYPE BAFFLE 4.00 DIA DRILLED 88 HOLES .250 DIA. 8 ROWS OF…

img087 The brake adjustment settings and clearances for the Peregrine model.
View original record RHC. From Hs/Gry. c. to By. Mis Hs/Gry.7/MA, 8.12.32. PEREGRINE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT. With the G.W.H. shoes set .007 - .008 on this car we think we can run with the following brake clearances without fear…

img088 Modifications to the Peregrine induction pipe and carburettor fitting.
View original record mis. RHC. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.3/KT.22.12.32. PEREGRINE INDUCTION PIPE. The position of the Peregrine induction pipe is that we have no cast pipe fit to run on the road. We have proved on the test bed…

img089 Specifications for the exhaust system on 4-PER.II & 5-PER.II chassis.
View original record Mis. RHC. From Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.1/MA. 27.1.33. EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR 4-PER.II & 5-PER.II. The final exhaust system for these chassis should be the same as fitted to 3-Per.II for 10,000 miles test with the…

img090 Requesting sets of Peregrine brake levers with specific modifications and references.
View original record mis. RHC. from Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry.3/KT. a. 2. 33. PEREGRINE BRAKES. We have asked you in a memo from RM. for arrange the brake levers on 4.PER.II. exactly as on 3.PER.II. 10,000 miles. With the…

img091 Clutch pedals for the Peregrine model, addressing incorrect leverage and part number changes.
View original record To RHC. from Hs/Gry. mit Hs/Gry.3/KT.14.2.33. CLUTCH PEDALS - PEREGRINE. The pedals fitted to 4-PER-II do not give the right leverage, those with F. numbers being for the Borg & Beck clutch which has…

img092 Fitting of a complete set of Mintex linings to Peregrine II brakes.
View original record RHC. from Hs/Rm. Mis. Hs/Rm.4/KT.3.3.33. PEREGRINE BRAKES. We have a complete set of Mintex linings in the stores and we should like to have these fitted to Per.II. Hs/Rm.

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