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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).
Status and proposed changes for various vehicle components.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 130\2\  scan0265
Date  11th November 1936
  
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Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}53. VALVE SPRINGS - not enamelled.
No trouble.

OIL PUMP. EX 11937/8 Gears.
No trouble.

WATER PUMP.
2 Klingerite Joint Washers,
satisfactory on 6.B.IV. (believe have not been satisfactory on test.

FLYWHEEL & CLUTCH.
Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}159 Operating Lever to give 11% reduction in pedal pressure.

11" Borg & Beck Clutch.

SIDE STEERING TUBE.
FB.2560 Mud excluder.
Cross Steering Tube Mud Excluder.

PEDALS.
Scheme to cheapen manufacture of pedal return spring anchorage.

OIL PIPES & FITTINGS.
All junctions produced in brass.

REAR BRAKE EQUALIZERS. (Hand)
3-EX 14670 Operating Levers.
1-Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 1801

REAR AXLE. LOP. GB.619.
NS.{Norman Scott}4798 Modified front brakes Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}136 Differential Lever.

GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}
  
  


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