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).
Parts and blueprints for a Silver Phantom rear axle modification.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 124\4\ scan0134 | |
| Date | 26th April 1940 | |
| 1046. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/878.C/JMS 1-5-40 To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} [text crossed out] Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.2/JH.26.4.40. L.H. Silver Phantom 31.G.7. (56" springs) Rear Axle Section 6120. In accordance with specification Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}15/JH.23.2.40. incorporating Welded on Spring seats to PL.128, Modified Differential Bearings to PL.123. New Departure Wheel end bearings to PL.142/S. Please receive herewith blue prints of each of the following. RG.{Mr Rowledge}643 Nipple - Oil drain 2 off. RG.{Mr Rowledge}607 Spring Suspension Bracket 2 off. RG.{Mr Rowledge}440 Rear Axle tube R.H. 1 off. RG.{Mr Rowledge}441 " " " L.H. 1 off. RG.{Mr Rowledge}442 " " shaft R.H. 1 off. RG.{Mr Rowledge}443 " " " L.H. 1 off. RG.{Mr Rowledge}444 Bearing Housing R.H. 1 off. RG.{Mr Rowledge}445 " " L.H. 1 off. RG.{Mr Rowledge}446 Distance Piece 2 off. RG.{Mr Rowledge}447 Adj. washer 2 off. RG.{Mr Rowledge}448 L.O.F. Rear Axle. Kindly instruct for fitment to the above chassis. Also attached are blue prints of PL.123/S FL.142/S L.O.F.s and schemes. This completes particulars of the above scheme. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. | ||