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 modifications for a car's chassis and engine before it is sent to France.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 91\1\ scan0250 | |
| Date | 22th April 1936 | |
| 17 X300a (3) To RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}25/KW.22.4.36. 32-EX. This car will be in the fitting shop once more before going to France. Will you please incorporate the following modifications :- CHASSIS. (1) Rear brake modifications to prevent fracture of the rope ends N.Sch.4775. (2) Rear roll rod LeC.4985. (3) Disconnect front roll rod. (4) Hand brake increased travel N.Sch.4792. (5) Pedal stops N.Sch.4790. (6) Rubber rear shackles, LeC.5070 and 5076. (7) Rear damper fixing By/HEB.{H. Biraben}10/M.20.4.36. (8) Radiator shutters are sticking and do not close. (9) Side steering tube Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/FJH.{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer}24/KW.22.4.36. (10) Change N.S. front jack which leaks oil. (11) Rubber between axle and spring. ENGINE. (1) Stellited exhaust valves on seats and tips E.87424. (2) Crankcase vent LeC.5067. (3) Outside head drain pipes LeC.4724. (4) Inspect tappet plungers for correct clearance. At present these stick. (5) Petrol filter insulating washer LeC.5076. (6) Flatten clutch centre plate and examine splines for tightness. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||