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).
Specification list for a vehicle's components, modifications, and mileage.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\5\ scan0224 | |
Date | 14th October 1938 | |
200a also 200 COPY FOR FILES. 14.10.38. 3.B.4. ENGINE. Raised mock-up front mounting R.R. rear special camshaft in S/ZN with .010" tappet clearance. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}yl semi split pistons. Stellited exhaust valves. Cylinder head with increased port area. Gearbox. Fitted with overdrive. Clutch. Centrifugal assistance to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}493. Steering. Short pendulum lever combined with 6.50 x 17 wheels. Rear Axle. 10 x 43 gears. Girling rear brakes. Stiffened half shafts. Radiator. Fixed shutters and thermostats in engine. Exhaust. (tail pipe exptl). Frame. Extra supports underneath main frame fitted when chassis had coupe body. We can soon remove these. Body. (Extra wide dashboard and wide body) Frame mileage 98,000 Present body 44,000 B.19. present engine done 18,000 in car Unit was new 29.1.36. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} | ||