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).
Recommended improved parts for incorporation into the Phantom II production model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 27\1\ Scan293 | |
| Date | 15th October 1929 | |
| To E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} From Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to Ss.{S. Smith} c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Ey. X3806 Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}6/AD15.10.29. PHANTOM II. X.7770 X.7600 X7830 X.7940e. X.7250 X7520 X.7950 X.3806 There are a number of improved parts which we recommend should be incorporated in the Phantom productionas soon as possible. We therefore propose fitting up a car with these new parts for a 10,000 miles test, we also shall fit these parts to 16-EX car which will be used at Le CanadelHenry Royce's French residence this winter. The list of parts are as follows :- (1) Larger diameter crankshaft, connecting rods to suit. (2) Improved low inertial slipper wheel. (3) Radiator with automatic shutters. (4) Extra oiling for starting. (5) Improved clutch. (6) Exhaust heat to carburetter. (7) New exhaust system. (8) 20" wheels, 7" diameter tyres. (9) Staybright and chromium finish. We have designs for the above parts, and there shouldbe no difficulty in getting these fitted. 4 There are however, anumber of other parts which at present we have no new designs for but which we recommend should be improved. (10) Spare wheel carrier and luggage grid. It would appear that the majority of cars will have one wheel at the back and luggage grid, and one wheel at the side. | ||