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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).
Continued list of issues and modifications for the Phantom III model.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 122\4\  scan0179
Date  20th July 1938
  
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Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GR.{George Ratcliffe}1/MH.{M. Huckerby}20.7.38.

PHANTOM III - Cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary}

(2) Flooding and difficult starting when hot.
100 Anodic Oxide treated bolts sent to depots.

Modifications in hand not issued.

Carburetter tilted forward 4 1/2° total.
E.89324 induction heater and E.89347 end piece for air silencer being made.
E.CD.562 lowered drain being made.
E.CD.137 filter fitted to needle seat; commence production on 'E' series.

Idle system modified to suit lower fuel level of .750".

[Illegible text struck through]

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GR.{George Ratcliffe}
  
  


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