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 the 8-EX car before a 10,000-mile test.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 69\3\ scan0321 | |
| Date | 24th September 1925 | |
| R.R. 493A (50 H) (D.D. 31. 12-6-25) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. X8770 REF:Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}2/LG24.9.25. To RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} } FROM HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} To GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} 8-EX CAR. Before this car leaves for the 10,000 miles test, the following further modifications should be carried out :- 1. Connecting rod to be fitted which has the loose bearings with the mild steel shells. 2. Petrol tank with the latest modifications. 3. Steel trunnion in steering box in place of bronze. We ought at the same time to fit a freer nut if poss. 4. Plain thrusts should be used on both front axle pivots. At present we believe one of them is a ball thrust. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||