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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).
List of 15 modifications and specifications for a chassis.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 91\3\  scan0067
Date  7th August 1935
  
+300
To RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}
Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}12/KW.7.8.35.

Chassis.

(1) Filter moved. Work to scheme
(2) Spring pot oil leaks eliminated. G.83560, F.87237, G.82682. Otherwise to schemes N.Sch's 4289 & 4551.
(3) Cast iron damper pistons.
(4) Gearbox mods. as per F.J. Hardy's memo., eliminating leaks and improving floating bush.
(5) Front road springs, G.83487/S.
(6) Correct radiator and shutters, apron, etc.
(7) Yoke piece to raise front of car, N.Sch. 4478.
(8) Rear road springs LOP. F.87604. 1300 lbs.
(9) Brakes brought up to SpectreCodename for Phantom III III specification.
(10) Gearbox suspension to N.Sch.4460. Scheme I.
(11) Front roll rod can be left on the car.
(12) Steering with additional stud boss to prevent oil leaks, reduced crowning on cam if available, and pin in rocker shaft with correct shoulder.
(13) Latest controls with 3 spoke steering wheel F.87718. Controls Lec.4601, BY/HEB.{H. Biraben}ML.16.7.35.
(14) Engine feet Lec.4587.
(15) Brakes up to date with Phantom adjustment.
  
  


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