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).
Two technical points regarding the 39-EX Continental model, specifically oil filter removal and crankcase connections.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\6\ scan0147 | |
| Date | 26th April 1937 | |
| To Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} FJH{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} 300B Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}11/JH.26.4.37. 39-EX Continental. (1) A point to be noted on this car is that we cannot remove the main oil filter completely for cleaning purposes, owing to the same fouling the side steering tube (i.e. Wraith steering). (2) Studs should be used in place of bolts in the lower half of the crankcase to clutch pit connection. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/F.Dodd | ||