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).
List of design positions and their current status for the Spectre Chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\4\ Scan320 | |
Date | 20th June 1935 guessed | |
(2) ITEM. DESIGN POSITION. SPECTRECodename for Phantom III CHASSIS. Relay operated change gear control. In hand. Gearbox:- casing mods. to take larger bearings for Cadillac 45° gears. Put aside. " permanent scheme for ball bearings for existing SpectreCodename for Phantom III gears. Put aside. Dynamo and drive. - 1 1/2 times engine speed. Completed. Dynamo mounting - 1 1/2 times engine speed dynamo. Completed. Front engine mounting - to suit 1 1/2 times engine speed dynamo. Completed. Smaller water pump - to suit 1 1/2 times engine speed dynamo. Completed. Oil filter for auto tappets -do- -do- Completed. Radiator of improved appearance incorporating radiator shutters. Completed. Modified carburetter air silencer. Completed. Improved engine water rails - with bypass thermostat deleted. Completed. Modified rear spring front anchorage brackets. Completed. Modifications to crankcase to suit larger slipper wheel. Completed. Idler gear to suit larger slipper flywheel. Completed. Ground clearances and 3rd crossmember to suit 7.00 x 18" road wheels. Completed. Provision for supporting rear of engine when clutch is dismantled. In hand. | ||