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).
Alterations and experimental work for the 40/50 HP present type chassis, model X.2565.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 19\2\ Scan081 | |
| Date | 18th December 1918 | |
| To BY } EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} } EH } c. to CJ. c. to WGR. 18th December 1918. R7/G181218. Compiled by Mr. Elliott. RE ALTERATIONS TO 40/50 H.P. PRESENT TYPE CHASSIS X.2565 OBJECT:- The object of this report is to set out as far as possible the alterations and experimental work contemplated in connection with 40-50 H.P. chassis of the present type which will be built in the interval proceeding the production of the new models and to convey the necessary instructions for this work to the departments concerned. This report also crystalises the discussions of the 40-50 H.P. chassis that occurred during Messrs. Wormald & Hives' visit of 12th and 13th December. The index to sections dealt with in the report is as follows:- ITEM NO. SECTION. SHEET NO 1. RADIATOR ------ 3456 A/C/D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} 2 & 3. 1A. VALVES & VALVE GEAR 2764-2937/8-2863. 3A. 2. PISTONS ----- 2369-1499-3400 H/B 4. 3. BATTERY IGNITION - 2139 5. 4. CONNECTING RODS - 3429 5. 5. CRANKSHAFT ---- 2966-3432 5. 7. FRONT FLYWHEEL - 2439 6. 8. MAGNETO ---- 430 6. 9. AIR PUMP -- 3454 8. 10. CARBURETTER --- 2768-2788-3490 7. TRANSMISSION. 11. CLUTCH --- 3439 8. 12. GEAR BOX - 3426 8. 13. BACK AXLE - 3437 8. 14. WHEELS - 3470-427-5482 9. FRAME. 15. SHOCK DAMPERS ---- 3461-462 9. ELECTRIC INSTALLATION. 16. ELECTRIC STARTER WIRING INSTALLATION, AND DYNAMO LIGHTING 348-8034-2778-2272-1925 10, 11 & 12. | ||