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 vehicle components and major contemplated differences, including gear ratios, petrol tank, rear axle, and dashboard.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 111\2\ scan0413 | |
Date | 28th February 1939 | |
-2- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}2/MH.{M. Huckerby}28.2.39. (7) Overdrive or Standard Ratios. (1) 1st. Motion shaft. (2) Side shaft cluster. (3) 2nd. and overdrive driven gears. (8) Petrol Tank. (1) End plates R.H. and L.H. (2) Top & bottom straps. (3) Rear cross member. (4) Tank supports. (5) Rear supports. (6) Packings for straps. (9) Rear Axle Ratio. (1) Pinion. (2) Crown wheel. (10) Dashboard. (1) Dashboard. Major Differences at Present Contemplated. (a) Mech. or Hyd. brakes (servo to suit). (b) Fully or semi-floating axle. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||