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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).
List of vehicle specifications, modifications, and test notes for various projects.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 148\5\  scan0076
Date  17th June 1935 guessed
  
1.B.1V.
Modified induction System & intake silencer
3.500 bore engine unit.
1° inclination pivots and front axle -NS.{Norman Scott}4000-4303
Strengthened steering pivots - NS.{Norman Scott}4303.
Water excluder screens - NS.{Norman Scott}4348. LIGHTENED AND SIMPLIFIED
Oil Seals on rear axle - NS.{Norman Scott}4193.
Front Brake camshaft oil drain - NS.{Norman Scott}4370. EXHAUST SYSTEM
Aerolite pistons.
[Struck through] Noise insulation scheme----------
[Struck through] 10/43 Rear Axle Gears.
[Struck through] Bumper Bars & dropped crossmembers.

3.B.1V.
Supercharger.
Zenith Carburetter.
Crankshaft 1.000" wide crankpin.
Front axle control dampers.
Girling brakes Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1836.
Strengthened steering pivots NS.{Norman Scott}4303.
Silencer lagging. LeC.4110.
Steel brake shoes RR.Sch.309.
[Struck through] Noise insulation scheme----------
TESTS ON FADING BRAKES
AND BRAKE DRUM TEMP.
TESTS ON SERVO TEMP.

B.23-AE.
Piston Seizure Tests.
Borg and Beck clutch.
Cycle type wings.
IMPROVED ENGINE MOUNTING
IMPROVED AXLE CONTROL Springs
[Struck through] Shackleless at the front
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2.B.1V. Bentley. {
Gaitered Body and mech.
Noise insulation.
Bumper & Bars & dropped crossmembers.
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4.B.1V. Lappin. {
Improved Lock & notes on Dunlop wheels.
Noise insulation scheme.
Bumper bars & dropped crossmembers.
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5.B.1V.
High Compression Head
Modify and re-modify over a period of 4 months for 10,000 miles test in France.
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Centralised wings & radiator etc
See 10,000 miles specification

6 BIV
Chassis prepared for Park Wards
to mount body
  
  


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