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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).
List of instructions and modifications for various chassis and suspension components.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 6\6\  06-page190
Date  15th April 1937 guessed
  
(sheet 3)

REAR HUB. As already instructed. N.Sch.5059.
SERVO MOTOR MECHANISM.
Latest schemes to reduce cost. N.Sch.5029, 5039, 5066.

FRONT AXLE. } R.R. type original front suspension
SPRING SUSP MECHANISM. } as fitted to first chassis with
FRONT DAMPER. } subsequent modifications. N.Sch's
FRONT SPRINGS & FITTINGS. } 4784, 4812, 4818, 4819, 4821, 4834,
4844, 4845, 4847, 4850, 4855, 4872,
4990, 4992, 4996, 5010, 5012, 5013, 5015, 5016, 5018, 5021, 5054,
5105/6.

CROSS STEERING TUBE.
As already instructed to suit R.R. type front
suspension. N.Sch.4822, 4949, 4966, 5069.

FRONT BRAKES.
To suit R.R. type front suspension as fitted to
first chassis. 13" dia. cast aluminium brake drums. N.Sch's
4813, 4836, 4850/1. 4856/7. 4898, 4917, 5003, 5066.

FRONT HUB.
As already instructed - N.Sch.4813, 4889, 4902, 5070.

FRAMES AND FITTINGS.
As already instructed but modified to use .128"
thick frame side members with lightening holes. LeC.5611.
Frame cross with .060" thick side plates with lightening holes
LeC.5615, bolted instead of welded to side members LeC.5614.
2nd and battery box crossmembers bolted to side members.

WING STAYS.
To suit new radiator as already instructed.

FRONT APRON.
As already instructed. LeC.5279.

REAR SPRINGS AND FITTINGS.
Woodhead's road springs with lubrication to top leaf
  
  


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