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 specifications for Chassis 23-EX for a 10,000 miles trial.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 11\3\ 03-page128 | |
Date | 30th October 1930 guessed | |
CHASSIS 23-EX. - 10,000 MILES TRIAL. ENGINE. (1) Extra cylinder lubrication. (2) Asbestos valve guide packings. (3) Nitralloy crankshaft, large diameter crankpin with connecting rods to suit. (4) Carburetter exhaust heated, with latest air inlet and silencer. CLUTCH. Improved clutch lubrication. GEARBOX. Rear Rubber suspension, damper for brake gear. RADIATOR. Staybright finish. Thermostatically (Smith calorstat) controlled radiator shutters. Central mounted. BONNET. Staybright finish with new type locks. REAR AXLE. 60" wheel track, wider foot brake shoes. Springs moved outwards, and one shot lubrication connected to central pump. FRONT AXLE. One shot lubrication connected to central pump. PETROL TANK. Revised gauge fittings, Nivex gauge. BIJUR PUMP. 50% increased capacity. REAR SHOCK DAMPER. Spring loaded joints for connecting rods. Removed. ELECTRICAL. Half charge system. WHEELS AND TYRES. 20" rims and tyres. BRAKES. Anti-squeak brake shoes. Special A.M.R. lining. G.W.H. Scheme. SPRINGS. Special stiffer type road springs as on 26-EX. | ||