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).
Notice about altering the front axle inclination for the Phantom 'G2A' series chassis and onwards.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 16\7\ Scan096 | |
| Date | 28th August 1928 | |
| X7410 BY/HEB{H. Biraben}6/M.28.8.28. C. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} PHANTOM CHASSIS "G2A" SERIES ONWARDS. FRONT SPRINGS AND FITTINGS SEC:7020. INCLINATION OF FRONT AXLE. Kindly note by Alteration No: 10828/F.{Mr Friese} we altered the angle of the Taper Packings under the Front Springs to give an inclination of the Front Axle of 2º instead of 1½º - 1¾º as at present. This is in accordance with instructions from the Expl:Dept.(Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}) to make the Axle Inclination 2º for all Chassis fitted with Front Axle Control Dampers, that is, for "F-2-A" Series onwards. All chassis already built will not be altered but this modification should be introduced as soon as possible without scrap. Will BY/TWD.{T. W. D???Aeith} kindly alter the Arrgt.Drawing of the Front Axle in accordance with the above. BY/HEB.{H. Biraben} | ||