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).
Technical notes on modifications to studs, clutch, engine couplings, and frames.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 4\1\ 01-page341 | |
| Date | 26th April 1936 | |
| (sheet 2) HDY.{William Hardy}1/RP.26.4.36. To make this possible the studs would need replacing by bolts or setscrews and the dipper switch bracket (which is now in one with the dashboard) would have to be detachable. We understand that there is very little that can be done to the clutch by the removal of the upper half alone, that cannot be done through the inspection cover. (13). WOULD BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} kindly modify the threads to agree. Engine Couplings. Spring washers should be used as suggested. N. Sch. 4228 shows spring washers. Frames and Fittings. - LOP.06707. PA{Mr Paterson} Would you kindly note that the modification to the clutch operating shaft shown by N. Sch.4447 overcomes the difficulty in inserting the rear engine suspension bolt referred to in item 3. HDY.{William Hardy} | ||