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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 suggested improvements for vehicle jacking, cooling, gearbox, and electrical systems.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 65a\3\  scan0334
Date  6th October 1932 guessed
  
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JACKING.
An efficient 4 wheel jacking system. ✓ essential.

COOLING.
(1) Lighter radiator matrix comparable with Harrison for weight, cooling efficiency.
(2) Device to close the radiator shutters automatically when the engine is stopped. } ✓

GEARBOX CHANGE SPEED LEVER & HAND BRAKE LEVER.
(1) Rattle proof levers. ✓
(2) More easily handled reverse ratchet operating mechanism, (the present little knob is not at all nice to use). ✓

ELECTRICAL.
(1) Master switch which entirely disconnects the battery from the wiring system when the car is garaged. ✓
(2) Automatic battery charge control. ✓
(3) Battery more accessible for topping up. ✓
  
  


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