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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).
Revised specification for Chassis 24-EX (Unit No. 23) detailing changes to the front and rear brakes.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 169\1\  img097
Date  12th September 1930
  
To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel}

RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/WSC{W. S. Cassel}2/MS12.9.30.

Chassis 24-EX. (Unit No.23).

Specification of the above Chassis issued in RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/WSC{W. S. Cassel}1/MS3.9.30. is revised as follows:-

Passed to Test 10.9.30.

Front Axle & Brakesto LOP 'G.78450.

GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}'s scheme of Brake Straps (toggle device) lined with Ferodo Bonded Asbestos removed and a similar set fitted lined with Ferodo, leaving out the springs under Trailing Shoes.

Rear Brakes to LOP. 'G.78278.

Ferodo Bonded Asbestos linings removed and Special Ferodo Linings marked A.M.F2. fitted to both Hand and Foot Brakes.

RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel}
  
  


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