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).
Minutes discussing Phantom II subframes and starter issues, testing Young batteries, and the cost of the Japan III model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 126\4\ scan0080 | |
| Date | 13th January 1931 | |
| -3- Subframes on Phantom ll. It was agreed that the next three Phantom ll bodies which are ordered for Company's cars shall be made without subframes. Phantom ll Starter. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} raised the point as regards the failure of the Phantom ll starter during the very cold weather. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} pointed out that the investigations had shown that the failure was due to excess oil. This was very difficult to avoid, the starter being connected to the central lubrication. Tests were being made taking this off the Bijur system. The point was also raised that the starter gear ratio could, with advantage, be lower. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} stated that a scheme was being got out for Japan lll having a double reduction which could be applied later to Phantom ll. Young Battery. We have had several very favourable reports of the Young battery and it was agreed that we should purchase one and run it on the road on a car. Japan lll. A discussion took place as regards the cost of Japan lll in view of the minutes from the conference held at Derby. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} considered that E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} and Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} should go to Derby next week and go into the question of costs with the officials at Derby and report to R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||