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).
Design position report for various items related to the Phantom III chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\4\ scan0178 | |
| Date | 8th February 1937 | |
| PHANTOM III CHASSIS. DESIGN POSITION. ITEM. Solenoid operated starter motor. Put aside. Instructions to coachbuilders re fitting of noise insulation. In hand. Cheapened method of bolting rear axle to road springs. Put aside. Hinged engine oil filler cap. Awaiting cost estimate. Investigation into epicyclic gear overdrive. Put aside. Carburetter floatchamber mechanism for increased needle valve lift. Completed 19.1.37. Clutch casing to suit revised clutch. Completed 27.1.37. Clutch operating mechanism to suit revised clutch. Completed 27.1.37. R.R. damper control to replace Arens type control. Completed 29.1.37. Wider bonnet rest angles on dashboard. Completed 19.1.37. Modified valve spring top washer and wedge, to cure overoiling. Completed 27.1.37. Modified radiator steam escape pipe clip. Completed 8.2.37. S.U. standard petrol pump fitted in conjunction with existing twin pumps. In hand. Increased clutch pedal leverage. Completed 27.1.37. Mods. to spring clutch plate. Completed 27.1.37. Mods. to propeller shaft - universal joint bearings to facilitate erection. Completed 27.1.37. Gearbox actuation pieces in cast iron - to reduce cost. Completed 28.1.37. Mod. to roll rod and shock damper connecting tubes to reduce cost. Completed 2.2.37. | ||