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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).
Specification sheet detailing modifications for various vehicle components.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 3\6\  06-page036
Date  13th September 1933
  
- 2 - BY.14/G.13.9.33.

(7). Petrol Pump.
Two S.U. petrol pumps are required, working from one common base.
1/4" bore petrol piping to be used throughout, with a short length of petroflex type piping to allow for the movement of the engine relative to the dash.

(8). Support for the front end of the engine.
The bearing for carrying the engine at the front end is to be made in Chill Cast Phosphor bronze.

(9). Servo.
The new lubrication scheme as instructed for 20/25 should be fitted.

(10). Horns.
These to be fitted on the lamp standards, but the new form of bracket instructed for the 15 is to be used.

(11). Exhaust System.
The new type as instructed for the 15 chassis, but using the spring connections for the rear pipe instead of rubbers.
New cutout of the Silver Ghost type with the outlet inclined approximately 45° to the horizontal facing towards the rear is included.
The lengthened tail pipe should be fitted as a part of this system.

(12). Rear Axle Box.
New type of oil level plug to be used. This prevents accumulation of oil in the space into which the plug fits and runs out when the plug is removed, sometimes giving the impression that the box is full, when there has been a serious oil loss.

(13). Bearing of Clutch Operation Shaft on side of Gearbox.
The spherical form of bearing recently produced for the 20/25 should be instructed.

(14). Change Gear Lever.
The new type having a rubber stop inserted, recently, instructed by Edy. to M.Sch.3819 is required.

(15). Side Steering Tube.
The stronger type springs are to be used with increased set up.

BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
  
  


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