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 vehicle component specifications and instructions for action.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\1\ scan0007 | |
| Date | 29th December 1938 | |
| -2- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Cr.{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester}21/JH.29.12.38. Footswitch. Lucas FT.22.N. Wire Fittings. } Lamp horns } To be decided by Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/RC.{R. Childs} and By/ED.{J. L. Edwards} & Fittgs. } Engine. Cast iron 8 cyl. engine. Specification to be issued by Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gwdl. Water Pump. L.O.F. EB. 4208. Water Connections. To be schemed by By/Ald.{F. Allwood - Experimental Design} Fan. L.O.F. EB.4206 (water pump). Radiator & Fittings. FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}276 - as per By/CT.1/EH.19.11.38. ex Marstons. Bonnet } Scheme to be prepared. Starting handle.} Undershields. To Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std's. verbal instructions. Heater. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std. to decide. Thermostat. As per cylinder head L.O.F. British Therm. unit. Cross steering tube. L.O.F. 4091 with mods. to prevent fouls now being prepared by Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Steering Col. & Box. L.O.F. FB.4432. Side steering tube. L.O.F. FB.4178. Flywheel & Clutch. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HRC. to supply scheme as soon as possible. Pedals. Air silencer. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} to instruct. Exhaust System. Similar to 'Buick' silencer to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}'s. instructions. Suspension Front. Springs FB.3826 8" deflection. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale} to order and supply. Upper yoke bearing. Silentbloc without rolled ends. Lower yoke bearing Silentbloc FCD.913. | ||