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).
Design position report detailing the status of items for Bentley, 25/30 HP, and Phantom III chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\4\ scan0034 | |
Date | 11th March 1936 guessed | |
ITEM. DESIGN POSITION. BENTLEY CHASSIS. Clutch operating mechanism for cantilever pedals. Completed 10.3.36. Dip stick oil level indicator. Cancelled. Redesigned tachometer drive to improve lubrication. In hand. Modified machining of existing front axle forging. Completed. Petrol pipe for fitting filters on the 2nd crossmember of existing cars. In hand. Bracket for clutch intermediate lever on gearbox - cantilever pedals. Completed 11.3.36. Modification to distributor rotor and blade. In hand. 25/30 HP. CHASSIS. Dip stick oil level indicator. Cancelled. Less costly silencer suspension stud. Completed 10.3.36. Addition of tension spring to hand brake lever to prevent rattles. Completed 11.3.36. Experimental three speed gearbox ratios - in existing box. In hand. Modification to distributor rotor and blade. In hand. PHANTOM III CHASSIS. Position of fuse in regulator unit. Put aside. Oilite bush for hand brake equaliser fulcrum bearing. In hand. Modified rear axle oil filler plug. Completed 28.2.36. | ||