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 required modifications and parts for pedals, axles, brakes, bonnet, and frame.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\4\ scan0063 | |
Date | 20th January 1939 | |
-2- 6. Pedals L.O.P.PB.3797. The following are required. FCD.833 new position for brake pedal. FB.4111 pedal lever. FB.4112 Gap plate. FB.4486 Bracket for accelerator pedal incorporating mod. to return spring to overcome present fault. This will require a packing piece (no drawing) to adapt new bracket to old frame. FB.4455/6/7/8 Pedal stops. 7. Front axle. LOP.FB.4090 has been replaced by LOP.FB.4339 A modification to FB.4051/2 axle pivots to replace pivots FB.4313/4 is being detailed which will use existing forgings. This should be incorporated. 8. Rear Brake Intermediate shaft GCD.897. A mod. to the size of the head of the adjustable off stop screw is being detailed. This should be incorporated. 9. Hand brake L.O.P.GB.4200. A stiffer shield as instructed on Wraith L.O.P. is required. 10. Bonnet. To latest design scheme FCD1113. and Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std.2/WH.9.12.38. 11. Bring holes in frame for brake rods right up to date to give adequate clearances. 12. Modifications to roll rod links and bottom brackets have been called for which will supercede those in By/HEB.{H. Biraben}1/WB.{Mr Brazier/Mr Bell}22.12.38. These should be incorporated. | ||