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).
List of repairs and modifications for Major Segrave's Car 80-WJ.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 19\6\ Scan028 | |
| Date | 14th April 1930 | |
| X7J18. R.C. From Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}4/MJ.14.4.30. MAJOR SEGRAVE'S CAR 80-WJ. This car has come in for centre point radiator mounting. Will you please fit this. Will you also please fit the following :- Road Springs. - Strongest front springs available (1200 lbs) Pivot lean to be left as at present. Clutch. - The clutch will not stop. Please fit bearings having free end movement in the races (now standard on production). Brakes. - The front brake should be re-lined with Ferodo Bonded Asbestos and the shoes set to the minimum clearance (5/8 - 3/4 at the end of the axle lever). Rear Axle. - Persistent oil leak from N.S. wants investigating. Friction Shock Absorbers. - If possible we want to get these fitted. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||