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).
Design position report listing the status of various components for the Wraith model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\4\ Scan076 | |
| Date | 2nd November 1934 guessed | |
| (5) ITEM. WRAITH - CONT..UED:- DESIGN POSITION. Induction System and exhaust manifold. In hand. Carburetters - investigation of alternative types. In hand. Water pump and dynamo drive. In hand. Wheelcase and chain drive. In hand. Fan and fan bracket. In hand. Rear shock dampers and stabiliser. In hand. Preliminary design of new type expanding downdraught carburetter. In hand. Rear end of crankcase and starter motor. In hand. Gearbox - increased number of dowel bolts. Completed. Camshaft torque curves. Completed. Torque resultant of inertia forces on camshaft. Completed. Connecting rod - white metal big end. In hand. Connecting rod - lead bronze big end. In hand. Layout of enclosed drive limousine - 11'3" wheelbase. Completed. Speedometer drive. Completed. Gearbox - 2nd speed sliding piece and outer member with three delay cams. In hand. | ||