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).
Series of recommendations for changes and updates to various vehicle components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\2\ Scan319 | |
| Date | 28th September 1933 | |
| - 4 - E.5/HP.28.9.33. (17) Sec.6080. Change Gear. It is recommended that we go ahead with the change speed lever as on the 10,000 mile car. (18) Sec.7000. Frames and Fittings. It is recommended that we go ahead with the phosphor bronze bushing for the engine suspension as fitted to the 15 cars and the 10,000 mile test car. Piece No.FB.230 pad will be cleared by the remarks with reference to the radiator suspension. (19) Sec.7050. Steering Column. It is recommended we go ahead with the modifications for introducing the notches on the steering column for the steering control as on the 15 cars and on the 10,000 mile test car. (20) Sec.7130. Dashboard. It is recommended that the dashboard be gone ahead with the present rubber moulding round the edge, and as regards the drillings, these are all cleared in regard to mounting the petrol pump and the petrol cock. (21) Sec.7140. Petrol Plate on Dash. This is cleared by the remarks with reference to the position of the petrol pump. (22) Fan. It is recommended that this section be held up for a fortnight pending a decision regarding the experiments which are being carried out on the 10,000 mile test car. (23) Starter Motor. It is recommended we go ahead with the starter motor with increased torque and present bijur pinion. This was fitted to the last 10,000 mile car which ran in France, and a standardization sheet will be circulated for the alteration forthwith. The improved bijur pinion with a larger number of washers, and which demands an alteration to the clutch case will follow later. In the meantime it is proposed to modify the clutch cases right away to take this. | ||