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).
Meeting notes regarding modifications and costs for the Phantom III and Wraith models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\2\ scan0123 | |
| Date | 20th January 1938 | |
| - 2 - PHANTOM III 4. Starter Motor It was agreed that the longer pinion and modified teazer winding should be introduced on "D" series at a scrap cost of £48. A Depot Sheet was to be circulated on the subject of changing these pinions on important cases. 5. Idling The recommended increased idling speed, 350 revs. was agreed to, and the parts necessary to apply this to all Company's P.III's in London (5 cars) will be added as soon as they are available, and reports on the results are to be forthcoming at the next full Chassis Meeting. 6. Water thermometer with red line corresponding to 106°. By's memo advising the commencement of these on "E" series was corrected. It should have indicated their introduction at the first in "D" series, which was confirmed at the meeting. WRAITH 1. Material orders RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} at former intermediate meeting was to obtain a quotation for 500 sets of material to see what economies would accrue from ordering larger batches. Forward. 2. Costs These will be further investigated when it is ascertained what saving on material can be effected arising from ordering larger quantities at any one time. Forward. | ||