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).
New blueprints for front suspension needle roller bearing components for the Phantom III model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 95\2\ scan0245 | |
| Date | 14th January 1938 | |
| EPS. [Crossed out] c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} [Crossed out] C. Eng/Des. [Crossed out] 346 BY/Ald.{F. Allwood - Experimental Design}7/G.14.1.38. PHANTOM 111. SECTION 7040. FRONT SUSPENSION - NEEDLE ROLLER BEARINGS. Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following :- S.CD.318 "Duprene" Gland for Lower Triangle bearing. 4 off. Ex.S.365 Gland Washer. 4 off. Ex.S.366 Housing for Gland Washer. 4 off. The above replace the following :- "Perfect" Oil Seal No. 1621 4 off. The above pieces are in accordance with memo Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Les.6/MH.{M. Huckerby}13.1.38. and provide for an alternative seal to protect the needle roller bearings. Kindly instruct 6 sets. Ald{F. Allwood - Experimental Design} BY/Ald.{F. Allwood - Experimental Design} | ||