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).
Instructions for material release and modifications for the Wraith 'B' Series, chassis 101-300.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 108\2\ scan0079 | |
Date | 29th April 1938 | |
E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Dept. C. Dept. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Dept. c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} c. ROY{Sir Henry Royce} c. ROY{Sir Henry Royce}/Ms. c. BY/NS.{Norman Scott} 600 WRAITH 101-300. ('B' SERIES). We have received instructions to release a further 200 sets of material for the above, and these are to be the same as for the first 100, with the following exceptions :- Carburetter. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} is issuing instructions for the undercut choke spindle. This modification should be incorporated as early as possible after release. Filter Mounting. E.CD.597 and E.CD.599 have been issued for a modified mounting, and the approved scheme should be issued to be brought on as soon as possible. Governor Connection. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} has issued F.CD.637 shewing a standard length of flexible piping, and this should be released for 300 sets. Sideways Shake. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} is issuing a scheme for this, and it should be instructed for 300 sets. Brakes. (1). Halo 111. Servo Linings should be instructed for 300 chassis. (2). The screen to F.CD.523 for the front brake bell crank lever should be instructed for 300 sets. (3). Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} is issuing a scheme for reduced braking to the front lever, and this should be instructed for 300 sets. | ||