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Design position report for the Phantom III chassis, detailing the status of various modifications.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 30\4\  Scan060
Date  10th December 1935
  
ITEM. (sheet 4) DESIGN POSITION.
PHANTOM 3 CHASSIS - CONTINUED.

Noise insulated rocker covers. Put aside.
Mod. to reverse catch mechanism to give better control. Completed 2.12.35.
Modified front brake intermediate lever for use with increased inertia flywheel. Completed 30.11.35.
Controls for Duplex carburetter. In hand.
Radiator grille. Completed 27.11.35.
Mod. to lettering of steering column control quadrant. Completed 2.12.35.
Mod. to rear floorboard. Completed 4.12.35.
Distributor wiring tube - larger diameter. Completed 3.12.35.
Rubber packing for body mountings. Completed 9.12.35.
Mod. to cylinder head to suit four port induction system. Completed 6.12.35.
" to hot box and water pipes for heated riser. Completed 10.12.35.
Strengthened rear brake drum. Completed 26.11.35.
Mod. to flywheel bolting. Completed 4.12.35.
Gearbox:-lubrication scoop of reduced length. Completed 4.12.35.
" larger bosses for diaphragm retaining bolts. In hand.
Baffles in radiator top tank. In hand.
Stronger oil cooler. In hand.
  
  
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).


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