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).
Design decisions and tests for various vehicle components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 19\3\ Scan286 | |
| Date | 30th January 1930 | |
| - 12 - Title. Sec. L.O.F. Rear Axle (Contd). Wider Axle 60" Track. This is fitted on 25-EX, and is going for 10,000 miles test. If it is successful (and in time) it was agreed there would be no reason, as far as can be seen at present, why it should not be standardised, and it is recommended that it should be standardised for both cars. This Axle was not agreed to for the 200 chassis in either Verrey Minutes or specification as per - Whr{Mr Wheeler}2/D/30.1.30. Filling Rear Axle. This item had not previously been mentioned, and therefore had not been agreed to. It refers to the question of the oil level and access to the rear axle to fill same with oil. It was agreed Cy's points are important, and therefore Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} and Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} will consider them and report. Front Brake Equalizer. 6151 C.78366. Is part of the Air Dashpot. See Section 6160. CY. STATES; (N) Front Stop. Rear Hub. 6170 C.77225. Nothing had previously been agreed to in this case, and it will not be on the first 200 chassis, but it was thought it is of sufficient importance to be considered for future development, and Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} and Ey. will give it consideration in due course. CY. STATES; (N) Mud Seal? Contd......... | ||