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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 for model 3.S.30, detailing modifications to the gearbox, axles, hubs, and electrical components.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 111\3\  scan0015
Date  12th December 1938
  
800 b

To RPT.
a.{Mr Adams} to Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer}
a.{Mr Adams} to LA.{L. A. Archer}
a.{Mr Adams} to Hy{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer}/W.
a.{Mr Adams} to Hy{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer}/CRW.
a.{Mr Adams} to Hy{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer}/RSH.
c. to Hy{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer}/CS.
c. to Hy{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames}
c. to Hy{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer}/RD.

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Sr.15/JB.12.12.38.

SPECIFICATION 3.S.30.

Herewith a specification to which 3.S.30 should be built.

Gearbox. As specified in Hy{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer}/Car.2/R.7.9.38. (R) Overdrive ratios. Low 2nd. speed ratio (27/18) and 'Buick' type synchromesh.

Prop. shaft & SALV. JOINTS.
1350 type joints GJB.1061.

Rear Axle.
F2.132 43 m.m. half shafts 10/43 ratio.

Front Hubs.
A.C. bearings front hubs.

Electrical Equipment.

Instrument Board.
Held up.

Battery.
T.O.F.DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}2062.

Wiring & Fittings.
waiting for D.O. ba/JD.{J. Draper - Frames}

Cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary}
  
  


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