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).
Work order for an engine replacement and brake alterations on a Blue Coupe.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 3\6\ 06-page191 | |
| Date | 5th June 1934 | |
| REC. X4573 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn{Mr Robinson}:15/KW.5.6.34. 3-B-IV - Blue Coupe. This engine unit is badly in need of replacement as it has light alloy rods which are liable to fail, and fine pitch Textolite gears. We want to replace it with unit B-9. Will you please line the driven member of B-9 with Borg & Beck clutch material on a plate having .015" set, and set the back plate movement to .005" before putting in the car. While the car is in the shop will you please alter the brakes to Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}7/KW.12.4.34. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} | ||