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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).
Numbered list of engineering modifications with their implementation status.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 82\2\  scan0119
Date  26th July 1934
  
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RB{R. Bowen}/Rn.{Mr Robinson}2/KW. 26.7.34.

c x (12) Rubber mounting of rear of engine, cut-out mechanism modified to suit. Lec.3808-3837. Standard
c x (13) Unbalanced radiator shutters to prevent these being closed by wind pressure. Lec.3795-3807. Standard
c x (14) 50 m.m. Harrison Radiator. This saves 30 lbs. weight. Standard
(15) Gearbox in magnesium, also clutch pit. Not Standard
? (16) Scheme for preventing bonnet side plates rattling. Not Standard
c x (17) Front road springs with improved clips to prevent top leaf collapsing under braking torque. Standard
c x (18) Scheme for preventing rattling of synchromesh dogs when clutch is engaged. Standard
(19) Modifications to enable fan belt to be removed, Lec.3784. Standard
c x (20) Starter motor with reduction gear, Lec.3892. Standard
c x (21) Quick changeover scheme for ignition coils mounted on the wheelcase. Standard
c x (22) Larger horn button, Lec.3874. Standard
c โœ“ (23) Fully floating servo. Standard
c (24) Spherical bearing pedal shaft. Standard
c x (25) Head lamp pillars outside frame, R.R.Sch.114. Standard
c โœ“ (26) Tunnel and cover for starting handle, Lec. Standard
c x (27) Spherical bearing equaliser shafts. Standard
  
  


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