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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).
Build and modification schedule for various vehicle components, including brakes, axles, and suspension.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 30\1\  Scan072
Date  13th November 1934
  
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Engine Coupling.
Proceed with two sets to N. Sch.4228.

Gearbox Complete.
Proceed with three sets including all the latest modifications, which include those necessary to accommodate the larger slow speed servo N. Sch.4257.

Rear Brake Equaliser Gear (Hand). )
Rear Brakes - Intermediate Shaft. )
Rear Brakes. ) Hold up these sections pending
Rear Brake Equaliser Gear (Foot). ) the results of a meeting to
Front Brake Equaliser Mech: ) be held to discuss the brake
Front Brake Intermediate Shaft. ) position.
Servo Countershaft. )
Front Brakes.

Propellor Shaft & Universal Joints.
Six sets similar to first car.

Rear Axle.
Instruct three axles 8/34 gear ratio and with filling and draining plug positions in accordance with Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}2/HP.13.11.34 (Perfect Oil Seals are required on drive shafts).

Rear Hub.
Instruct six sets of hubs as the first car and six sets of 7.00 x 18" wheels and tyres.

Servo Motor Mechanism.
Hold up instructions.

Front Axle. ) Three sets of the unequal link
Cross Steering Tube. ) type (as first car) but including
Spring Suspension Mech:(Front) ) all the latest modifications, i.e.
) damper mods, raised front of car - N.Sch's 4258,4230/1,4197,4267,4266.

Front Hub.
Six sets as the first car
(Accessibility of front dampers etc. steering box design to be discussed later.)

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"F" SECTION.
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Frames & Fittings.
Proceed with six sets of frame sides as first car but note that slight alterations will be required to
  
  


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