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).
Modifications for installing the M.40 engine into an Austin 10 vehicle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\3\ scan0235 | |
| Date | 6th July 1942 | |
| 700 To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. c. to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. to Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.9/SW.6.7.42. M.40 Engine in Austin 10. PL.1525 shows the modification to the Austin 10 - 1st Motion Shaft and the extension pieces to accommodate the new clutch position. The clutch housing and diaphragm plate follow the design shown on PL.1384 and PL.1397 which are schemes for the M.40 engine in the Austin 8. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. [Signature] | ||