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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).
Listing suggested future developments for the left-handed Phantom II model and other items of general interest.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 19\3\  Scan192
Date  7th January 1930
  
To Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} from Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}

Items suggested for consideration in the future development of left-handed P.II

xvi. Armored Ignition Coils.
xvii. Improved ignition advance curve.
xviii. Access to rear shock absorbers.
xix. RRAL rear trunk rack.
xx. Battery

Items of general interest.
A.{Mr Adams} Development of 20/25
B. Manufacture of road springs.
C. US and Canadian Patents.
D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Measurement of comparative frame stiffness.
E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Simplification of fan drive.
F.{Mr Friese} Stanton control devices (Aero engines and chassis)
G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Methods of Piston Assembly.
H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} Automatic Tappet adjustment.

Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}17/E7.1.30 - S -

Remarks.
Eliminating ballast resistance and all damage from heat.
To eliminate necessity of moving ignition control.
For filling and adjustment.
Standard trunk. Reduced overhang. (Only useful with spare wheels at side).
Possible accommodation in right front mudguard. Balancing tools in left front mudguard.

Remarks.
Bonnet height, body length, types of coachwork etc.
Great reduction in cost.
Approval for patenting.

Port Ignition
Boost
Carburation
Internal clamps. "Hot Poker" method.
Cadillac V 16.
  
  


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