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).
Status update list of design and modification items for the Phantom III Chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\4\ Scan010 | |
Date | 20th September 1935 | |
(3) ITEM. DESIGN POSITION. PHANTOM 3 CHASSIS. - (CONTINUED). Sheet asbestos lagged silencer. Completed. 14.9.35. Additional lateral stiffeners in frame. Completed 14.9.35. Mods. to rear spring and shock damper connections to reduce damage by stones. " 10.9.35. Lubrication scheme for 2nd and 3rd speed bushes and spigot bearing - gearbox. In hand. Sheet asbestos lagged downtake pipes. In hand. Modified wing stay fixing. Completed 9.9.35. Oil retaining device - crankshaft rear end. Completed 9.9.35. Sleeve to control tappet load on camshaft base circle. Completed 7.9.35. Sparking plug spanner. " 6.9.35. Final undershields. " 20.9.35. Alternative front gearbox mounting for experiment. " 6.9.35. General investigation of gearbox suspension with a view to decreasing gear noise. In hand. Cylinder head to suit two carburetter induction scheme. In hand. Thermostatically controlled bonnet shutters. Completed 10.9.35. Modified cross steering lever to improve steering lock. " 10.9.35. Spherical bearings for front roll rod. In hand. | ||