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).
Modifications to be carried out on chassis No.P.142.HK for the Duke of Kent.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 114\3\ scan0127 | |
| Date | 7th September 1937 | |
| T.K.W. H.I.L. F.E.C. c to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} PK/KC/DPB/7.9.37. Chassis No.P.142.HK.{Col. T. Harker - Sales} Duke of Kent. ----------- It has been decided by the Technical Administration that the above chassis is to be called in at the first convenient opportunity for the following modifications:- (1) Groove main bearings as per latest 4¼-litre. (2) Block up oil hole in connecting rods. (3) Fit high pressure scraper rings. (4) Fit large oil pump. Will the Test Department test incoming for oil consumption accurately; also outgoing after modifications have been carried out. Will the Stores please order from W one set of high pressure scraper rings for the above chassis. PK/KC. | ||