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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).
The dispatch of design schemes for ignition wiring, torque reaction dampers, and a modified wheel case for the 40/50 chassis.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 52\1\  Scan038
Date  13th October 1923
  
V 8570
E.A.C.
R2/M13.10.23.
To EY. from R. {Sir Henry Royce} HS. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
c. CJ. BJ.
S E C R E T.
X.9770. X.9560.
X.9950. X.4604.

We have sent you this week the following schemes (complete designs) :-

E.A.C.
Ignition wiring, shewing the complete system of battery and magneto wiring with tubes and brackets for carrying same, and the position and support for the coil on the engine.

40/50 CHASSIS.
Torque reaction dampers suitable for attachment to ane existing chassis, or chassis being built, whether fitted with front wheel brakes or not.

40/50 CHASSIS.
Drawing showing modified wheel case to give clearance for cross steering tube to suit front wheel brakes, and torque reaction dampers.

R. {Sir Henry Royce}
  
  


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