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).
Instructions for a lightened tank for the Continental Phantom III, detailing parts and modifications.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\6\ scan0058 | |
| Date | 14th December 1936 | |
| 300b To HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/JBD.{John B. Dixon - Fuel Systems}6/JH.14.12.36. The Continental Phantom III. The lightened tank for 39-EX. LOP.F.88987 Will you please instruct a lightened tank to Tank body EX.24733 see F.88358 for drilling in 24 S.W.G. Baffle plates EX.24734 ) in 24 S.W.G. EX.24735 ) End plates F.88382 ) in 20 S.W.G. F.88383 ) Anti Surge Tower. EX.24733. This tank is similar to the lightened tank just completed but having the side filler. A Hobsons Electric petrol gauge will also be fitted see instructions for the baffle. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/J.B.Dixon. | ||