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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).
Modifications and part specifications for the engine carburettor, gearbox, and various electrical components.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 108\1\  scan0224
Date  22th November 1937
  
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Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}2/AP.22.11.37.

ENGINE
(b) Carburetter continued
Choke butterfly spindle bearings reamed .253" dia.
Float needle seating to be ~~.101~~ instead of .130.
(.113)

GEARBOX
(1) Fully isolated gear lever GCD.4/5, GCD.125, N.Sch.5145 with vent hole added for which instructions will be given later.

ELECTRICAL
Switch box Dw.197. Sec.8160.
Dynamo. Frame and Field Dw.252.
Bearing bracket Dw.250.
Regulator Unit Dw.450.
Distributor board Dw.457.
Foot switch Dw.154.
Wiring and Fittings Dw.150.
Ignition Coils to D.76973 (20,000 turns).

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}
  
  


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