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).
Progress report on component modifications for the 25/30 HP and Phantom III chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\4\ scan0147 | |
| Date | 28th September 1936 | |
| ITEM. (2) IN HAND. 25/30 HP. CHASSIS - CONTINUED. Earthing spring for front hubs - wireless equipped cars. Completed 18.9.36. Footswitch to suit English and Continental dimming requirements. Completed. Modified tail pipe - staybrite sleeve. Completed 28.9.36. 4 Port Cylinder Head. In hand. Induction pipe for 4 port cylinder head. In hand. Petrol pump mounted in cool position. In hand. PHANTOM III CHASSIS. Solenoid operated starter motor. In hand. Instructions to coachbuilders re fitting of noise insulation. In hand. Induction pipe connection for vacuum operated clutch. In hand. Layout of tangent flank cam form. Completed. Tappet mod. to improve design and to suit smaller dia. camshaft. In hand. Earthing spring for front hub -wireless equipped cars. Completed 18.9.36. Mod. to main spindle I.F.W.S. for cheaper production. Completed. Schemes to increase flexibility of engine coupling. Completed 24.9.36. Cheapened method of bolting rear axle to road springs. In hand. Mods. to bottom half crankcase to reduce cost. Completed. Camshaft bearings for small camshaft. In hand. | ||