Necessary improvements for the second half of the 'T' series, focusing on appearance and performance.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5a\1\ 01-page132 | |
| Date | 17th June 1931 | |
| SG. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} MOR. } FROM R. {Sir Henry Royce} C. to E.B. OA. C. to HS. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} HY. {Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} BIC. X 978 RL/17.6.31. JAPAN(Experimental Engine) 1. SECOND HALF 'T' SERIES. PROBABLY 200 HARD. It is absolutely necessary to wait for this instead of China(Experimental Engine) 4. - i.e. first run of 'T' series, because of - (a) appearance, (b) performance. (a)... (1) 5" deeper radiator. (2) 3" longer bonnet for existing bodies, no change in frame. (3) Universal dashboard. (4) Floor lowered by .750" if upoid axle is used. (b)... (1) We are trying to get synchro-mesh and helical 3rd. into the gearbox with little alterations. (2) Engine will have 15% improved torque and max. power. Of the chassis 65% will be existing parts, and can be ordered at once.- i.e. frames, cran shafts, crank- chambers, cyl. blocks, (the cyl. head Mr. has,) front axles, back axles, flywheel, clutch, road springs, steering, ignition, dynamo, vm starter, valves, valve springs, tappets, rockers, brakes (with swivelling tip), etc. J.S. is delayed for improvements in manufacturing possibilities. R. {Sir Henry Royce} | ||
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).