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).
List of proposed improvements for a 'Better Car' and general engineering points.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 148\5\ scan0222 | |
| Date | 15th November 1937 | |
| -2- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}6/AP.15.11.37. BETTER CAR. (1) Improved clutch servo. (2) Softer rear engine mounting. (3) Reduced steering castor angle. (4) Lower petrol consumption. (5) Increased flywheel inertia. (6) Double fan belt drive for better cooling. (7) Rubber mounting of petrol pipe behind dashboard. GENERAL (a) Further mileage on the overdrive gearbox which ran in 32-EX. (b) Hard steel differential thrust washer to enable any hypoid oil to be used. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||