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).
Standardization of various parts for the Wraith 'C' Series.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 167\5\ img231 | |
| Date | 4th November 1938 | |
| Screen Wiper. 6115. Sheet made out. To Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFR from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FDH. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/EED. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HC. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/WJM. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CH. C. Roy{Sir Henry Royce}/Hos. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}5/WH.4.11.38. WRAITH "C" SERIES. It has been decided to standardise the following:- Carburetter drain pipes - ECD.895. 8" deflection front springs and front roll rod. RAD.13 servo linings. Water pump - SCD.861. Bonnet catches - FCD.789. Tufnol guide in petrol pump. Front brake damper - SCD.805. New Lucas wiper. Brake toggle shaft seals. "General" oil filter. Manganese bronze starting handle bracket. Olive joints in petrol pipe lines. It is possible that at the 101st. chassis in "C" series we may also introduce a new exhaust system and cheaper petrol pump. Will those concerned please immediately issue Standardisation Sheets and make sure that all the parts in question which are not already on 27.G.VI are fitted at the first possible moment. [Indecipherable stamp/initials] Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||