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).
Revised specification for the 23-EX Chassis ('E' type) fitted with Engine Unit No.11.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 169\1\ img013 | |
| Date | 13th June 1929 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/FW. X4653 RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/FW4/MS13.6.29. 23-EX. Chassis ('E' type) We give below Revised specification of above chassis, fitted with Engine Unit No.11. Passed to Test May 18th. 1929. Frames & Fittings - L.O.P. F.79425 - N.S.2852-3-LF.1269. (1) Tubular type Crossmembers F.80714/5 using Gussets F.80729-30 to N.S.2852-3. (fitted in place of Special Cross in Frame). (2) 3rd. Crossmember fitted with End Flanges F.80742. (3) New Front Rear Spring Brackets 6 Bolt type to arg: F.78657. (4) New Battery Box Supports F.80649 fitted to Cross Member to suit New type Battery Box. (5) Rubber mounted Engine Suspension using .125 Sandwich type Rubber to L.F.1269 - Sch.1149? (6) Modified Lubrication Boss F.80674 on Spring Anchor Bracket to L.F.1266. Tail Lamp Fittings - N.S.2811. Using F.80697-8-9-F.80700-1-2-5-6-7-8. Head Lamp Fittings - L.O.P. D.72071 - N.S.2833. Body Subframe - L.O.P. F.79576 - N.S.2694. Frame Ties - L.O.P. F.79474. Wings & Valances - L.O.P. F.79335. Contd. | ||