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 position report detailing modifications and updates for the Phantom III chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\4\ scan0068 | |
| Date | 8th May 1936 | |
| ITEM. (2) DESIGN POSITION PHANTOM III CHASSIS. Vacuum servo for clutch operation. In hand. Modified recommendations to coachbuilders. Completed. Modified marine type connecting rod for Hall's metal bearings. In hand. Solenoid operated starter motor. In hand. Thickened clutch disc hub - to reduce distortion during hardening. In hand. Modified damper governor control and undersheets to suit altered gearbox mounting. Completed 24.4.36. Mods. to clutch adjustment screws and retaining pins for thrust bearing housing. Completed 29.4.36. Body mounting on Floatex bushes. Completed 8.5.36. Vertical adjustment for gearbox thrust stay. Completed 30.4.36. Seapak noise insulation on dashboard. Completed 1.5.36. Experimental scheme for constant periodicity front suspension. Completed 7.5.36. Covers for larger gearbox suspension rubbers. Completed 24.4.36. Lock screw for steering column nut. Completed 1.5.36. Hooks on engine for slinging purposes. In hand. Instructions for coachbuilders re fitting of noise insulation. In hand. | ||