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).
Status report on development items for the Spectre and Wraith chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\4\ Scan260 | |
Date | 31th July 1934 guessed | |
(4) ITEM DESCRIPTION. SPECTRECodename for Phantom III CHASSIS - CONTINUED:- Filter for auto adjusting tappets. - In hand. Alternative short duration camshaft and valve springs to suit. - In hand. Single plate clutch - with alternative back plates. - Completed. Modification to reduce weight of crankshaft. - In hand. Front dumb iron and bumper bracket. - In hand. Modification to 2nd speed sliding pieces. - Completed. Lightened fan pulley - spring drive. - Completed. Enclosed drive limousine. - Completed. Method of assembling main lever in spring pot - I.F.W.S. - Completed. Method of retaining bolts for shock damper control unit. I.F.W.S. - Completed. Modifications to central web of crankcase to facilitate removal of sand. - In hand. Lightened camshaft wheel. - Completed. Modification to pivot bolting to facilitate changing brake shoes (front and rear). - Completed. WRAITH CHASSIS. Silent chain timing drive layout. - Completed. Rear wheel and brake drum. - In hand. | ||