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 work to be carried out on car 3-B-50, including engine, carburetter, and chassis modifications.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 111\3\ scan0137 | |
| Date | 13th March 1940 | |
| 800b. To HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD{Frank Dodd - Bodies} c. HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/RH.{R. Hollingworth} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}2/SW.13.3.40. 3 - B - 50. Will you please have the following work carried out on the above car :- 1. Remove cyl head EB.3844. 6:9:1 comp ratio and fit EB.3844. 6:25:1 comp ratio. To be supplied by Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} 2. Fit up controls to carburetter, the scheme EOD. 1523 is the only one drawn for controls to the carburetter etc., case iron unit, and these should be used if possible. 3. Check up front and rear engine mountings, make sure these are tight. 4. Car low speed wobbles check up steering. ---------- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} | ||