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).
Alterations to specification for the Peregrine II (No. 1 Unit) carried out in the experimental garage.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 169\4\ img102 | |
Date | 10th October 1932 | |
Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} From F.D. C. aug/mse. C. ATL. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/F.D. 7/KT.10.10.32. ALTERATIONS TO SPECIFICATION CARRIED OUT IN EXPL. GARAGE. Peregrine II (No.1 Unit) 5.10.32. Clutch casing drilled and tapped 7/16" at bottom, and drain plug fitted. 3/16" drain hole plugged up. 8.10.32. New front brake ropes fitted 37.625" c/s. Spring tension on rear brakes increased from 7 to 16 lbs each side. Front brake spring tension checked - 15 lbs either side. (Front brake ropes originally 36.125") Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/F.D. | ||