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 for the Wraith II Chassis, listing various components and their completion status.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\4\ scan0103 | |
Date | 5th August 1936 | |
(3) ITEM. DESIGN POSITION. WRAITH II CHASSIS Gearbox:- Plan etc. Completed 13.7.36. " Side elevations etc. " 13.7.36. " Sections etc. " 13.7.36. " Lightening of top and 3rd sliding piece and control plungers. " 8.7.36. " Extension and rear suspension. " 17.7.36. " Isolated change gear lever. In hand. " Particulars of spring rings for bearings. In hand. Mods. to bring Wraith servo into line with current practice. In hand. Horizontal hand brake lever. In hand. I.F.W.S. Shock damper valve and end covers. Completed 14.7.36. " Oil filling and draining arrangements. In hand. Holes in frame cross to suit propellor shaft. Completed 17.7.36. Steering:- Ball joint with rotationally held pads, side steering tube front end. Completed 25.6.36. Steering:- Cross steering ball joint. Completed 6.7.36. " Side steering layout and starting handle forward bearing. Completed 14.7.36. " Lightened pendulum lever. Completed 17.7.36. " Spring clip retainer for roller ball race assembly. Completed 5.8.36. | ||