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 modifications and parts for the exhaust, engine, electrical, and steering systems of a vehicle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\4\ scan0012 | |
| Date | 29th August 1938 | |
| -3- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Cr.{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester}2/MN.29.8.38. Exhaust System. A Burgess silencer to be fitted. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Syn. will supply this. Engine. Engine unit B.III No.5 as instructed by Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} Electrical. Modify front ignition tube for Delco Distributor to ECD.796. Fit R.R. 20,000 turn coil. Remove connections for short circuiting ballast. Fit latest type horns. Move radio control from cubby hole to position on driver's side of instrument board. Fit new windscreen wipers complete incorporating all latest modifications. Steering. (1) Steering levers PD.199/200/1/5. (2) Steering cam to Adamant No. M.22313. This will have to be removed from 7.B.V. (3) Roller follower F.89511 supplied by Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/PJH. (4) Solid distance pieces in rear side steering tube joint, in place of springs. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Cr.{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester} | ||