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Suggested specification for the 6-B-IV model, detailing engine and chassis components.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 83\1\  scan0002
Date  22th May 1935
  
To Sg. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} A Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
c. to E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}
c. to By. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}

The following is a suggested specification
for 6-B-IV :-

ENGINE UNIT.
(1) Large bore engine.
(2) 20/25 crankcase.
(3) Small ventilated high speed dynamo.
(4) Double rocker cover.
(5) Lead bronze bearings.
(6) Larger carburetters.
(7) 10" Borg & Beck clutch.

CHASSIS.
(1) Centrally mounted wings and radiator.
(2) Bumper bar.
(3) 14" lightened drums, reduced arc of embrace, H.Schemes 4424 & 4452.
(4) Springs shackled at the rear.
(5) Strengthened pivots.
(6) Higher bottom gear.
(7) Plain bonnet with flip-flap shutters.
(8) Noise insulated dashboard to Lec.4490.
(9) More flexible road springs
(10) Roll rod.

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
  
  
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).


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