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).
Continued list of production decisions for various vehicle components up to a quantity of 250 sets.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 142\2\ scan0030 | |
| Date | 29th September 1922 | |
| BY5-P29.9.22. contd. - 2 - M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} contd. but arranged for a larger diameter fan to be ordered up for all chassis after the first 20, the combination being the original bracket and drive, original diameter of fan pulley, but an increased diameter of fan. 9. Water Connections. O.K. up to 250 to suit new fan. 10. Wire Fittings. Sparking plugs were the only doubtful point - these O.K. up to 250. 11. Radiators. The present type radiator should be continued for the first 250 chassis. 12. Bonnet. ditto. 13. Rear Axle. Increase our instructions as arranged for the first 100 to cover 250. 14. Frames & Fittings. Satisfactory up to 250, all parts. 15. Front Axle. O.K. up to 250, for all parts. 16. Steering Column. Satisfactory up to 250 for all parts, only that items on the steering column should be suitable for the improved side steering tube and that the ball thrust is to be continued. 17. Dash Brackets. Satisfactory up to 250, all parts. 18. Instrument Board. We should instruct up the brackets suitable for B, and D, type in correct proportions up to 250 sets. We think these proportions at the moment are in the neighborhood of; a/- 70% for B, type. b/- 30% for D, type. 19. Battery & Fittings. It is considered that our improved present type box fitted with a steel band right round is satisfactory for 250 sets. In this connection the O.O. can exercise their discretion in regard to whether they order up in batches, ctd. | ||