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).
Design position report detailing the status of components for the Phantom III and Wraith Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\4\ Scan049 | |
| Date | 25th November 1935 | |
| ITEM. (4) DESIGN POSITION. PHANTOM 3. CONTINUED. Taper fixing for rear coupling - gearbox. Completed 12.11.35. Gearbox:- Constant mesh wheel and third speed pinion on layshaft in one unit. In hand. Non chatter oil relief valves. In hand. Noise insulated rocker covers. In hand. Modified fixing of rubber buffer to rebound strap. Completed 14.11.35. Mod. to reverse catch mechanism to give better control. In hand. Modified front brake intermediate lever for use with increased inertia flywheel. In hand. Support brackets for temporary instrument board. Completed. Engine lamp with integral switch. Completed. Mod. to Duplex carb. induction system - conversion to water heating. Completed 25.11.35. Controls for duplex carburetter. In hand. WRAITH CHASSIS. Front wheel, and brake drum. In hand. Rear brake mechanism. In hand. Steering column - Marles type. In hand. Gearbox:- ball bearings in place of roller bearings. In hand. | ||