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).
Frame modifications and required features for the 20 HP India 3 model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5a\2\ 02-page012 | |
| Date | 5th March 1928 | |
| DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from R. {Sir Henry Royce} X5840c R1/M5.3.28. c. to BJ. Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} 20 HP. INDIAIndia 3. X.5840c NEXT 10,000 MILES. X.5770 X.4663 The 3" longer, and 2" lower frame should definitely improve the appearance, and I agree to N.sch.2554. I hope the whole of this is on the move to be erected. If there is little hope of getting the engine within the next 3 months - i.e. by the end of May, it would seem that we must go on without it. (1) Central oiling. (2) Mechanic's joints we must have. (3) Exhaust pipes. (4) Stiffer crankshaft. (5) Petrol tank raised. R. {Sir Henry Royce} | ||