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).
Status report on design modifications and their completion status for the Phantom III chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\4\ scan0208 | |
| Date | 27th April 1937 guessed | |
| ITEM. PHANTOM III CHASSIS. DESIGN POSITION. Modified rear axle centre end plate - to reduce cost - bearing housing integral with end plate. N.Sch.5084. Completed 17.3.37. Oil drain pipes from cylinder heads - final scheme. LeC.5588. Completed 25.3.37. Stone guard for rear brake intermediate shaft. N.Sch.5087. Completed 25.3.37. Increased thrust area on constant mesh wheel. N.Sch.5089. Completed 25.3.37. Mod. to damper governor filter to reduce cost. N.Sch.5092. Completed 23.3.37. Mod. to rear engine mounting - extra clearance for engine thrust stay. N.Sch.5093. Completed 22.3.37. Filter for radiator outlet connection. LeC.5586. Completed 19.3.37. Modified inlet valve spring seating. LeC.5589. Completed 22.3.37. 50% larger engine oil pump. LeC.5597. In hand. Built up steering cam tube. LeC.5601. Completed 5.4.37. Lightened one piece starting handle - to reduce cost.LeC.5610. Completed 17.4.37. Stiffer clamping bolt - spring plate. LeC.5622. Completed 14.4.37. Mods. to front brake idler levers on frame to exclude water. In hand. Bracket for standard D.W.S. jack pump and standard trap door in floor. In hand. Increased clearance between differential casing and pin on roller bearing race and retaining nuts. In hand. | ||