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).
Rebuild specification for model 26.G.VI, detailing modifications to the axle, gearbox, and other systems.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 108\3\ scan0188 | |
| Date | 3rd May 1938 | |
| 600a To HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Cr.{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester}9/JH.3.5.38. REBUILD SPECIFICATION 26.G.VI. Will you please rebuild 26.G.VI. to the previous specification, except for the following modifications. AXLE. 8/34 gears G.84710 (pin G.82202 (Crown). AC1 Diff. washers and bushes. New tubes in .4 carbon steel. GEARBOX. Concertina 3rd. speed coupling GW.1977. Latest selector springs GW.1998. Fore and aft tie rod GCD.611. JACKS. Rear pipe strapped to spring as on LOP. CHANGE-SPEED LEVER. Latest type fully isolated change speed lever. GCD.331. TORQUE RUBBERS. Engine torque rubbers at back of gearbox. GCD.477. EXHAUST SYSTEM. Fit flanges to exhaust system as per memo. BY/CS. 1/EH.28.4.38. PEDALS. Rubber on clutch pedal FW.1595/6/7 according to pedal height. | ||