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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 alterations to a standard model with corresponding anticipated weight savings.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 132\2\  scan0144
Date  10th July 1941 guessed
  
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Alteration to Standard.
Anticipated Weight Saving.
Comments.

Forward: 87

Light type duplex exhaust system.
20

Latest Senior Range clutch mechanism.


Latest Senior Range engine mounting.
3

Front Bumper 12 lbs. Lighter Bumper Fittings.
12

Rear Bumper 12 lbs.
12

No wiring tubes.
4

Light horns, no horn relay. Light lamps, small spot lamp. Lucas distribution box.
7

Tacelmit instead of bijur lubrication.
? 2

Lighter Starter (Lucas) & Battery (Myth). Bentley belt driven dynamo.
6

Alum. Engine, light crankshaft & con. rods,
150

Lightest flywheel and clutch.
9

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