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 required parts and modifications for chassis 16-G4.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 55\1\ Scan036 | |
| Date | 8th May 1930 | |
| RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} From Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} 599B Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} 2/MJ. 8.5.30. PARTS REQUIRED FOR 16-G4. Low inertia crankshaft damper. Large dia Crank etc. Stronger clutch springs. Latest leverage. Fabric on driven member (examine clutch for jaggering). Diabolo rubber rear engine feet. Lubrication to road springs. Decarbonise. Correct throttle lever. (should be E.55140). New radiator Ferodo strip. New manifold. New front expansion box. Stay for exhaust downtake pipe. Lowered steering column controls. Road Springs? Lubrication as on 14GIV Shock damper? W. Bell Examine servo. Fit new brake levers (to reduce pedal travel). Fit anti-clank device as on 14-G4. New dropped radiator, new mounting. New raked steering. Starter carburetter control to prevent opening when running. Lower radiator filler cap. Exhaust heated throttle. Ignition leverage altered. Improved wing stays and lamp brackets. hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn{Mr Robinson} Jfm | ||