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).
Specification revision for L.H. Chassis 26-EX (Engine Unit No. 21), detailing changes to brakes, frame, and fittings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 169\1\ img150 | |
| Date | 26th February 1931 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel} [REDACTED TEXT] RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/WSC{W. S. Cassel}2/MS26.2.31 L.H. Chassis 26-EX. (Engine Unit No. 21). Specification of the above chassis issued in RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/WWC1/MS4.2.31. is revised as follows:- Passed to Test 18.2.31. Previous Specification Front Axle & Brakes to LOP. G.78632 G.78385/6 Brake Straps. G.78382 Ferobestos Brake Linings .375 thick fitted 31.1.31. Removed. Frames & Fittings. Sandwich type engine mounting, Front & Rear, Removed. Revised Specification Front Axle & Brakes to LOP. G.78632 GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}'s. type of Brake Shoes lined with Ferodo, re-fitted. Frames & Fittings. Front Centre Point engine mounting to LeC 2873 and the following details. Ex.5882 & 5 Support Arms. Ex.5883 Rocking Arm. Ex.5884 Centre Bracket. Ex.5886 Clip. Ex.5887 Socket Ex.5888 Packing. Ex.5889 Bush. Ex.5890 Lock Plate. Ex.5891/2 Dist. Pieces. Ex.5893 Cross Members. Ex.5894 Screw. Ex.5895 Pad. Ex.5896 Flange. Ex.5897/8 Packing. Ex.5899 Mod. to C'case. Starting Handle modified to suit Ex.5909 Shaft Ex.5908 Dog. Special Torque Re-action Dampers to Drgs. Ex.5870/1 in place of front engine feet. Diabolo Rear Engine Feet. Passed to Test 19.2.31. RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel} | ||