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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 list for various vehicle components.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 97\1\  scan0090
Date  16th November 1937
  
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Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}1/AP.16.11.37.
PROPELLER SHAFT
Jointed in middle with rubber mounted support bearing as used by Oldsmobile.
SPARE WHEEL CARRIER
Single arm side wheel carrier.
EXHAUST
Four port system.
RADIATOR
Fixed shutters and thermostatic control as on M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} series.
WHEELS AND TYRES
16 x 4.50 rims with 6.50 tyres.
Wire wheels secured as now.
ENGINE
Wraith engine except for comp. ratio, induction pipe, carburetters and camshaft.
CLUTCH
10" Borg & Beck with Thermoid facings.
GEARBOX
Phoenix gearbox. Single plate servo at rear of box.
JACKS
Portable hydraulic jack with suitable bracket permanently attached at each corner of the car.
ELECTRICAL
First car as on Wraith.
PETROL SYSTEM
As latest P.III. system. Tank filler in rear wing.
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