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).
Points of interest and condemned criticisms for the 23-EX model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 11\3\ 03-page110 | |
| Date | 16th May 1930 | |
| PN.{Mr Northey} From Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson}2/MJ.16.5.30. The points of interest on 23-EX. are BRAKES. Increased foot brake area. ✓ DYNAMO. Half charge scheme. EXTRA OIL TO THE CYLINDERS. To stop piston knocks starting up cold. AIR SILENCER TO CARBURETTERS. CLUTCH. Fabric on driven plate. BONNET. New type locks. CENTRE POINT LUBRICATION SYSTEM. Now connected to axles. NIVEX PETROL GAUGE. 20" WHEELS AND TYRES. NEW EXHAUST SYSTEM. THERMOSTAT OPERATED SHUTTERS. 1" WIDER REAR TRACK. Damper to reduce noise from brake mechanism The points we do not want criticisms on as they have already been condemned are :- NOISES FROM CAMSHAFT & TAPPETS. Already rejected. SUSPENSION. Condemned. RADIATOR. Filter in this already condemned. [Handwritten section bottom left] 24EX NoI New radiator Body for No2 25EX Not about lights switch larger battery for Horn [Typed signature bottom right] HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} | ||