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 instructions and design decisions for various vehicle components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\1\ Scan185 | |
| Date | 31th May 1935 | |
| (8) Rear Foot Brake Intermediate Shafts. To be as at present instructed to suit the type of adjustment as fitted on the Bentley. Propeller Shaft.and Universal Joints. To be as at present instructed. Gearbox Mounting. This is to be held up for two weeks pending a decision from the Experimental Department as to the type of rubbers to be used, etc. Rear Axle. To be as at present instructed using 8/34 ratio gears. Eight sets of these should be ordered from U.S.A. and in the meantime gear cutting and grinding tackle should be prepared in readiness for the chassis that will follow the first eight. A design is required and will be put in hand for 4 to 1 ratio gears in case these are required. Rear Brakes. To be as at present instructed incorporating Bentley type adjustments, Girling type pull rods, etc. 8 sets only. Rear Foot Brake Equalising Gear. -do- Front Foot Brake Equalising Gear. -do- and to suit the 1" raised yoke piece. Front Brakes Intermediate Shaft, -do- Servo Countershaft. -do- Undersheet. There is at present no design for this. A design will be prepared in cooperation with Experimental Department. Rear Hub. To be to present instructions. Servo Motor Mechanism. -do- larger servo. | ||