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 and instruction sheet for three types of levers: B.V. Ripple/Ripplet, B.SO, and 30.G.VII.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 153\4\ scan0168 | |
| Date | 21th October 1943 | |
| -2- Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}1/JH.21.10.43. (1) Lever for B.V., Ripple, Ripplet. Length 5.325" Serration setting + 4°20' Replaces FB.4113, etc. Die to be opened out FB.4113. (2) B.SO. Lever. As above except for serration setting which is + 1°38' and replaces FB.4200 and FB.4388. (3) 30.G.VII Lever. Length 5.875". Serration setting -0°36' Replaces FW.1878, etc. Other particulars can be obtained from the previous drawings, in all cases the lubricating hole tapping should be suitable for use with the drip plug. Major Parts Affected. Pandulum levers only. Effect on interchangeability. The new levers are completely interchangeable with those previously fitted. Instructions. Will Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/HH. please prepare the required details. Production of parts. Will Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} decide as to how many should be made to cover probably requirements. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions} Attach PL.2687. Prints for Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} FJH.{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/HH. & Ashby. | ||