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).
Design position report detailing the status of various engine and chassis components.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\3\ Scan212 | |
Date | 16th August 1935 | |
(2) ITEM. DESIGN POSITION. P.II TANK ENGINES. Modified position of air cleaner. In hand. PHANTOM II CHASSIS. Helical 2nd speed gearbox - stronger 1st and 2nd speed selector springs. Completed 14.8.35. Clutch pedal servo mechanism (spring type) - preliminary investigation. Completed. SPECTRECodename for Phantom III CHASSIS. Relay operated change gear control. In hand. Hydraulic jacking system - front and rear. In hand. Modified crankshaft - balance weights. In hand. Improved damper hand control valves. In hand. Revised damper governor unit with simplified valves. In hand. Engine torque reaction dampers. Put aside. Gearbox thrust stay. Completed 16.8.35. I.F.W.S. Oil filler and level device - unit construction damper. " 15.8.35. Mod. to needle bearings - brake actuating lever on frame front end. Completed 15.8.35. Revision of SpectreCodename for Phantom III engine with divided construction. In hand. | ||