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 progress report for the Raith Chassis, listing modifications and their completion status.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\4\ scan0194 | |
| Date | 4th March 1937 | |
| ITEM. (4) DESIGN POSITION. RAITH CHASSIS - CONTINUED. Gearbox - mod. to rear face stud boss. N.Sch.5050. Completed 25.2.37. Key integral with hand brake lever boss. N.Sch.5051. In hand. Aluminium die cast oil scoop on 3rd motion shaft.N.Sch.5052. Completed 22.2.37. 3rd and top speed selector shaft bearing integral with diaphragm plate. N.Sch.5053. Completed 22.2.37. Mod. to top and 3rd rocking shaft. N.Sch.5055. In hand. Centre steering lever and radiator mounting - revised front suspension N.Sch.5057. In hand. Mods. to clutch and brake pedals to reduce cost.N.Sch.5058. Completed 3.3.37. Front crossmember - revised front suspension. N.Sch.5060. In hand. Front frame extension - revised front suspension.N.Sch.5061. In hand. Triangle levers and movements - revised front suspension. N.Sch.5062. In hand. General arrangement. - revised front suspension.N.Sch.5063. In hand. Gearbox - finer pitched gears with increased helix angle. N.Sch.5064. In hand. Mods. to braking system to use standard jaws, etc.N.Sch.5066. In hand. Mod. to position of Inspection cover on clutch housing. N.Sch.5067. Completed 4.3.37. Axle shafts with splines at outer ends. N.Sch.5068.5059. Completed 3.3.37. Mounting of standard twin S.U. petrol pump unit. In hand. Revised floorboards. In hand. | ||