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 parts and modifications to be fitted to a chassis for a 10,000-mile test run.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 78\1\ scan0032 | |
| Date | 19th November 1919 | |
| X.3563. R R.{Sir Henry Royce} 235 A (100 T) (S.F. 575. 16-4-19) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2354. To DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} from EH. c. to RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} EH3/LG19.11.19. RE CAR TO RUN 10,000 MILES. Below is a list of the parts we desire fitting to the chassis which is to run 10,000 miles. 1. Rear Shock Absorbers with all latest modifications. 2. Michelin Disc Wheels. 3. New air pump. 4. Ram type pistons. 5. Baffles in rear axle to prevent oil getting to brakes. 6. Improved Clutch Brake. 7. Steering Arms fitted with ball ends which have straight taper and no shoudler. 8. Shorter Clutch Trunnion to improve action of the operating mechanism. 9. Radiator and Dash Board 1" higher. 10. Thermostat Control. 11. New magneto drive. 12. New switch board and Distribution Box. 13. New wiring. 14. Battery in Frame. 15. New terminal Boards for Main Leads. 16. New Brush Holder for Starter Motor. 17. Main Switch and Actuating Box in series instead of parallel. 18. Additional Ter-minal on Main Switch. 19. R-R Tail Lamp Block. 20. Luggage Carrier. 21. Level Indicator for Petrol Tank. 22. Carriers for Michelin Disc Wheels. EH. | ||