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).
Summary of design modifications for various vehicle components, including their design numbers and remarks.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\2\ scan0229 | |
| Date | 18th May 1938 | |
| - 2 - DESCRIPTION Modified Cross in Frame. Threaded Shackles. Rear Springs. Hand and Foot Brake on same shoes. 4-fingered clutch Increased inertia. Automatic Ignition Wraith wheel movements. Hardy Spicer Prop. Shaft to replace HH. Type. Modification to Rear Axle and Hub. Oil Feed to Exhaust System Suspension Links. DESIGN NO. F.CD.595 F.CD.546 F.CD.560 G.CD.558 Alternative schemes ( G.CD.653 ( G.CD.559 No design. N.Sch.4756/7/8 N.Sch.4907 N.Sch.4906 be Daniels on guarantee G.CD.688 on 1)a E.CD.592 REMARKS To facilitate removal of Starter Motor. Spring with larger eyes .600 negative camber. Design not yet issued. Design not yet issued. Will modify schemes already issued. Hardy Spicer joint is estimated to cost £3. 11. 0. Increased diameter spline on Axle shaft - castellated nut and washer on shaft deleted. To overcome squeaks. Handwritten notes: When must E series material be ordered. Jan 3? Oil scoop to run on oil well Shaft for the plastic pistons all cars BY/NS.{Norman Scott} K | ||