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).
Design position report listing modifications and their completion status for the Phantom III model.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\4\ Scan019 | |
Date | 8th October 1935 | |
(3) ITEM. DESIGN POSITION. PHANTOM 3 - CONTINUED. Two carburetter induction system for use with existing cylinder heads. Completed 28.9.35. Air silencer for Duplex carburetter system. In hand. Improved gearbox support rubbers. In hand. Isolated change gear lever. In hand. Petrol filter on 2nd crossmember. Completed 8.10.35. Modified throttle body - Stromberg Duplex carburetter. Completed 25.9.35. Modification to valve rocker cover. " 1.10.35. Modification to rear bumper fixing. " 2.10.35. Modified throttle spring anchorage - existing 4 carburetter scheme. " 5.10.35. Mod. to hand brake mechanism to improve geometry and decrease leverage. " 24.9.35. Rolled steel brake shoe for hand brake. " 3.10.35. Experimental rear gearbox crossmember. " 25.9.35. Larger air port in clutch casing cover. In hand. Mod. to servo scissor lever bearing and balance arm pin to prevent wear. In hand. Strengthened additional brake pull off springs. In hand. I.F.W.S. Mod. to oil pipe support bracket, upper triangle inner bearing. Completed 3.10.35. Lubrication of ball joints on rear axle and modification to rebound strap. Completed 3.10.35. | ||