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).
Material instructions for the first 1000 40/50 HP chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 142\2\ scan0015 | |
| Date | 9th September 1919 | |
| X4554 BY/JH17/R.{Sir Henry Royce} 9. 9. 19. RE 40/50 H P CHASSIS. RE MATERIAL FOR FIRST 1000 CHASSIS ------------------------------------ The following parts may be instructed:- E DEPARTMENT Pressure Feed Pump. Series L. & M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} as present standard but with die-cast aluminium plug. Governor. Series L. & M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} as present standard in view of the fact that the present type of pressure feed pump is being used. Wire Fittings. Series K.{Mr Kilner} L. & M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} to be as series J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} The instructions previously issued to use first LeC. scheme should now be cancelled. Radiator. Matrix for Series L. & M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} as J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} & K.{Mr Kilner} that is, 7 mm. diameter tubes and to our specification. All fittings released except suspension bracket E.4297, for L. & M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} series. Carburetter. Parts held up now to be released for Series K.{Mr Kilner} L. & M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} G DEPARTMENT. Rear Axle. Bevel Gears for Series L. & M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} as J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} & K.{Mr Kilner} as there is no likelihood of special gears being standardized yet. F DEPARTMENT Petrol Tank. 18-Gallon Petrol Tank as per K.{Mr Kilner} Series to be instructed for Series L & M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} That is, the tank with the | ||