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).
Modified front axle for 'INDIA 4', detailing schemes, measurements, and required modifications.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\T\2July1928-December1928\ Scan169 | |
| Date | 24th October 1928 | |
| ORIGINAL DY.{F R Danby} FROM DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Copy to - HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}1/M24.10.28. Y5420 INDIA 4. FRONT AXLE. Herewith we send N. schemes 2738 & 42., shewing the front axle with 1.750" offset, and dropped .5" lower than standard. This axle also has axle control. Almost all the brake parts are the same as now, and so are the hubs and locking device. A slight modification is required to the rear brake drum to accommodate the rebuilt wire wheel, of which we will send you particulars in a few days. It is almost certain however that this axle will be used in conjunction with a hypoid rear axle on the lines of 'SS{S. Smith}'. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||