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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 vehicle modifications and checks, categorized into general, engine, and electrical systems.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 91\2\  scan0005
Date  30th April 1937
  
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(37) N. Sch. 5087. Stone guard rear brakes counter-shaft.
(38) N. Sch. 5121. Protection washers for front brake idlers.
(39) Intermediate shaft Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}46.
(40) Remove rubber servo stop from 37-EX and fit to 32-EX; replace air dash pot on 37-EX.
(41) Fit. N. Sch. 4910-4915.
(42) Fit a set of Chromidium brake drums.
(43) Horn button to RR.Sch.929.
(44) Lec.5318. Wing stay locking bolts (Cheapened type).
(45) Stiff axle shafts.
(46) Prop Shaft and damper as on car now.

ENGINE.

(1) Fit five-bladed Cadillac Fan already instructed, together with a further set of standard speed ratio pulleys for No.240 moult belt. Fit also Ex. starting handle support bracket to give clearance for belt.
(2) Carburetter, fuel level to be .600" to .625", as measured at the pump cylinder with car standing normally level.
(3) New P.III clutch to design LOP. except for Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}355/Ex.27309 driven plate.

ELECTRICAL.

(1) Dynamo to RR.Sch.911. No.I.C.2. to be fitted. This dynamo gives much better commutation at high speeds.
(2) New pair of Lucas WT.22 type horns to be fitted under bonnet, and new pair of WT.11 XU horns to be fitted outside.
(3) New pair of Lucas (Marchal) type headlamps to replace P.100 now on.
  
  


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