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).
Query regarding the operation of the silent second speed feature and if double-clutching is required for downshifting.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 15\5\ Scan374 | |
Date | 3rd May 1933 | |
87310. S/W. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} re- 40/50 h.p. Chassis - Silent Second Speed. Cxl/KW3.5.33. With reference to the silent second speed which is being introduced at 126th chassis in O2(40/50) and 51st in "Z" (20/25) will you please let me know if one has to double clutch changing down in order to engage this silent second speed ? Cx.{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager} | ||