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).
Non-standard parts on Chassis No. 11-EX and requesting their replacement.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 71\3\ scan0169 | |
| Date | 26th May 1926 | |
| Mr. Hives. Mr. Elliot. Mr. Bassano. Mr. Strong. C. to Experimental Dept. X89500 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 26 MAY 1926 (RECEIVED) 26.5.26. Chassis No. 11-EX. Experimental Dept. advise us that the whole of this chassis is standard with the following exceptions :- Petrol Tank. I am writing to Sales Dept. for a decision as regards the Petrol Tank, in the meantime please do not fix anything. Bonnet Catches. These are to be replaced. Experimental Dept. are supplying us with new Catches. Servo Mechanism. The Duralumin Servo Worm Wheel should be replaced by the standard bronze Wheel to be supplied by the Experimental Dept. Induction Pipe. The Induction Pipe and Water Heated Throttle should be replaced and a standard one fitted. Aluminium Carburetter. This should be replaced and a standard one fitted. Will the Experimental Dept. please supply us as soon as possible with the parts which are to be replaced, or inform us what they cannot replace and we will obtain same from the Works? Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} | ||