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 ---------- 2.B.1V. Bentley. { Gaitered Body and mech. Noise insulation. Bumper & Bars & dropped crossmembers. ---------- 4.B.1V. Lappin. { Improved Lock & notes on Dunlop wheels. Noise insulation scheme. Bumper bars & dropped crossmembers. ---------- 5.B.1V. High Compression Head Modify and re-modify over a period of 4 months for 10,000 miles test in France. ---------- Centralised wings & radiator etc See 10,000 miles specification 6 BIV Chassis prepared for Park Wards to mount body | ||