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).
Outlining modifications for a Wraith car, covering the engine, electrical, gearbox, and chassis components.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 6\6\ 06-page128 | |
Date | 12th February 1937 | |
SECRET To HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}2/AP.12.2.37. 25.G.Vl.{V. Lewis / Mr Valentine} We return herewith WSC{W. S. Cassel}'s advance specification of this car. In addition to what he mentions in Columns 1. and 2 we should also like the following modifications incorporated:- Engine Unit Wraith No.2. (1) Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell}1/AP.10.2.37. Electrical (1) A.C. speedometer and drive supplied by Wst. (2) Delco distributor. (3) Ignition coil D.75652. (4) K.L.G.'Corundite' plugs. Gearbox No.W.3. (1) Casting in L.5. material. (2) Material mods. E/Hdy.{William Hardy}2/HP.2.2.37. (3) Servo damper. E/Hdy.{William Hardy}2/HP.25.1.37. Chassis (1) Steering to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FJH.{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer}5/AP.8.2.37. (2) Prop. shaft N.Sch.5024 made by Hardy Spicer. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} has ordered this shaft. (3) Engine mounting to Ex.26073. Softer rubbers for this and the front mounting will be supplied by Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} (4) Brakes (a) Hand brake N.Sch.4971. (b) N.Schs. 5011 and 5003. (c) Rubber stop on servo N.Sch.5039. (d) N.Sch. 5015. continued | ||