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).
Status report on modifications for the Phantom III chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\4\ scan0197 | |
| Date | 16th March 1937 | |
| ITEM. DESIGN POSITION. PHANTOM III CHASSIS. Instructions to coachbuilders re fitting of noise insulation. Completed. S.U. standard petrol pump fitted in conjunction with existing twin pumps - LeC.5516. Completed 5.3.37. Lightened yoke piece - Wraith wheel movements on P.III. Cancelled. Mods. to Mechanics propellor shaft joints to give increased clearance. N.Sch.5047. Put aside. Hinged engine oil filler cap. LeC.5451. Completed. Modified tappet filter. LeC.5530. Completed 19.2.37. Valve springs and rocker mechanism raised .500". LeC.5553. Completed 19.2.37. Mod. to throttle body and hot box for improved breathing.LeC.5551. Completed 15.3.37. Mod. to steering box - rocking shaft bolt. LeC.5556. Completed.9.3.37. Oil drain pipes from cylinder heads (for existing cars)LeC.5572. Completed 16.3.37. Modification to upper triangle lever bearing. N.Sch.5054. Completed 13.2.37. Thrust stay between gearbox and engine. N.Sch.5072. Completed 16.3.37. Modified rear axle centre end plate - to reduce cost - bearing housing integral with end plate. In hand. Oil drain pipes from cylinder heads - final scheme. In hand. | ||