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).
Design changes for the Magneto Drive and Petrol Tank on the American chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 135\2\ scan0014 | |
| Date | 27th May 1920 | |
| X.3701 COPY. Na.{Mr Nadin} from By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. Btn. c. Oy. c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} By1/P27.5.20. X.3614. RE AMERICAN CHASSIS. There are two further points in regard to design as follows:- (a) MAGNETO DRIVE. X.3530. We propose, in the near future, standardising a fabric disc drive in place of the Universal Couplings at present used, and of which we have supplied you drawings, as at the tim these were supplied there was nothing definite known in regard to the proposed modification. (b) PETROL TANK. X.3896. X.3755. We have forwarded to you complete drawings for the present English standard type Petrol tank, and we assume in view of CJ's definite instruction that the American chassis will not be fitted with the side filler scheme until such time as same becomes standard on English Cars. If, therefore there is any particular point in regard to this policy that you have a definite doubt about, the matter should be discussed with CJ. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} R.R. 236A (100 T) (S) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 643. 19-2-20 G 2618 | ||