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).
Revised specifications for Chassis AE-MX (Engine Unit No. A1).
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 169\1\ img135 | |
| Date | 14th October 1930 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel} Gen.l. C-ACL. RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/WSC{W. S. Cassel}1/S14.10.30. Chassis AE-MX{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} (Engine Unit No.A1). Specifications of the above chassis issued in RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/WSC{W. S. Cassel}1/S.1.7.30. and RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/WSC{W. S. Cassel}2/BE.18.9.30. are revised as follows:- Passed to Test 11.10.30. Frames & Fittings to 10P. F.8138. (1) Standard Sandwich type engine suspension fitted, replacing Diapolo suspension to LeC 248E-2101. (2) Front Apron to N.S.3138. Dashbrackets & Footboards to 10P. F.8060S ("A" Type). N.S.3117. Gastight footboards. Radiator to 10P. R.81428 Starbrite Finish. LeC 481? Revised Water Inlet Nozzle to prevent water swirling. Scheme 107b. Matrix Tubes E.79340/1. Radiator Shutters to 10P. R.81007. LeC 2819 - Spherical Pivot Lugs: to reduce friction. Anchorage for Front Axle Dampers to 10P. F.82447. Spindle with reduced capacity for oil - F.82809. Wing Stays to 10P. F.84873. Revised to suit Front Apron to N.S.3138. contd. | ||