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).
Release instructions for various components for the Wraith III model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 108\2\ scan0016 | |
| Date | 7th February 1938 | |
| E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Dept. F.{Mr Friese} Dept. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Dept. D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Dept. RHO Roy{Sir Henry Royce}/Ms. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} 600 BY.1/N.7.2.38. ------------ WRAITH III - 100 SETS. -------------------- Further to our memo BY.1/N.11.1.38, it has been agreed to release the following:- Crankcase & Bearings, and Crankshaft. Instructions can be released for all parts other than those affected by the modification to the rear bearings. Provision to be made for the new oil level indicator. Spring Drive. This can be released as for 26-G-VI. Connecting Rod. Forgings can be released as they will be suitable for rods with or without shims. The panel milling of the rod cannot be agreed, until the results of 26-G-VI. are known, although the drawing should indicate this form of milling. Inlet Pipes. Tools can be proceeded with as for 26-G-VI. but material should not be ordered, although enquiries can be placed. Carburetter Air Silencer. These should be treated the same as the Inlet Pipes. Continued..... | ||