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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).
Table comparing the weight of parts between N.2 and O series productions, showing the total chassis weight increase.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 18\1\  Scan056
Date  12th January 1933
  
12.1.33.

Description of Part. Old Production N.2. series. Present. Production O.Series. Chassis. Increase in weight.
lbs. ozs. lbs. ozs. lbs. ozs.

Synchromesh Gearbox. 172 12 201 0 28 4
6" longer bonnet 55 0 64 0 9 0
Hartford dampers to - - 17 8 17 8
Continental models. z.82572
Crankshaft, balanced type. 84 0 97 8 13 8
Longer skirt pistons. ea. 1 14½ 1 15¾ 0 6
Auto Klean. - - 5 0 5 0
Diamond engine mounting. - - 18 0 18 0
Shimmy shackle. - - 6 8 6 8
Semi expanding carb. and induction pipe. 24 12 25 0 0 4
Front brake drums ea. 25 0 33 0 16 0
G.79014
Rear brake drums. ea. 41 8 47 12 12 8
G.79012

Total increase in chassis weight :- 125 lbs 14 ozs.

Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}

1.15¼
  
  


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