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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).
List of completed vehicle component schemes and modifications awaiting fitting instructions.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 123\4\  scan0339
Date  8th September 1937
  
<s>Les ac what</s> Please note
AFTM
WYM{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}
JBP
1042
To Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} from HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel}
HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}
HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel}4/BA.8.9.37.

The following schemes are now completed and we are awaiting your instructions as to where same are to be fitted:-

PH.III.

Servo Drive.
N.S.4923, 4945. Simplified Speedo & Servo drive adapting Wraith III Speedo Drive Brgs to Ph.III.

Gear Box.
Details in Experimental material including Cast Iron cones, mild steel oper. Stirrups etc.

Petrol Filter.
New filter body - object of the experiment, is to avoid the possibility of small pieces of screw thread being broken off and getting under float needle. 2x. 33Ex & 36Ex

Frames & Fittings.
LeC.5650 Standard D.W.S.Jack Pump.
Std. Jack Pump with operating Handle 90° to piston c.l.

Rear Hub.
G.85473 Rear Wheel Drivers, produced in S/ZNX.

Rear Stabiliser.
Roll Rod to suit fitting of Armstrong Dampers. ✓

Front Brake Equaliser.
N.S.5121 Felt Seals in front brake Idler.
39Ex 32Ex

Servo Motor.
N.S.4950 Strengthened Servo Main Lever.
32Ex, 39Ex, already instructed

BENTLEY.

Front & Rear Springs.
LeC.5447-8 Jack Pads for thick leaf springs.

Continued.
  
  


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