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 suggested items for consideration in the future development of the left-handed Phantom II model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 19\3\ Scan191 | |
| Date | 22th October 1930 | |
| To Mr. Bar. From Mr. Sa. Items suggested for consideration in the future development of left-handed P.II. Remarks. iii. Rear Spare Wheel. He refers to position back of rear crossmember for use with trunk on short bodies. iv. Large and accessible crankcase oil drain. Facility of service. v.{VIENNA} Increased front spring bump clearance. vi. Extending chassis lubrication. He quotes: To - fan. Water pump. Generator. Magneto. Ignition distributor. vii. Eliminating other means of lubrication. He refers to use of oil can cadmium plated joint pins. Chassis lubrication to propellor shaft. viii. Automatic systems of lubrication. He quotes by vacuum feed, by manifold vacuum, inertia pump. Oil accumulators. Intermittent vs.{J. Vickers} continuous systems. ix. Steering column controls. Flat wheel with controls hidden in wheel. No projections. x. 18" steering wheel. Improvement in coachwork. xi. Possibility of adjustment in height of steering wheel. To suit individual drivers. xii. Oil gauge on instrument board. Driver's convenience. xiii. Shock absorber settings. For riding. Methods of adjustment. xiv. Car Weights & Road springs. xv. Reverse stop on shift lever. Possible use of set-up for reverse to serve as backing light switch. | ||