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).
Meeting notes regarding issues with the first 50 Spectre Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 91\1\ scan0109 | |
| Date | 15th October 1935 | |
| To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} +300 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}33/KW.15.10.35. Points arising out of Meeting with By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} about first 50 SpectreCodename for Phantom III Chassis. (1) See E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} about adequate measures to prevent carburetter flooding. (2) There is no scheme for external oil drains to suit the present cylinder head. (3) Piston knocks on 33-EX. (4) Clutch centre plate for 50 cars still held up. (5) Oil cooler failures. (6) Gauze filter for tappets to be sent to G.W.H. (7) Send BY/Cgh.{W Clough} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} drawings of baffles in radiator top tank. (8) Position in Design Dept. of set screws or studs for radiator wing fixing. (9) New front suspension parts as for 50 cars to be bumped as soon as possible. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||