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).
Specification document for the 9.B.V./1 model, detailing various automotive components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\4\ scan0015 | |
| Date | 30th September 1938 | |
| To HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Cr.{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester} c. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. By/NS.{Norman Scott} 400 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Cr.{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester}1/MH.{M. Huckerby}30.9.38. SPECIFICATION OF 9.B.V./1. Herewith a comprehensive specification for 9.B.V. Gearbox. Ex. 8.B.V. without modification. B.3 No.1. Axle. Exactly as 8.B.V. for France including:- Al. bz. diff. washers. Timken bearings. Original diff. gears 9/37 ratio. 45 mm half shafts in S.A.E.4140. Pinion bearing ex dyno axle. Radiator & Shutters. Generally to PD.164, PD.165, PD.171, PD.250. Should be similar to the Marston Made radiator. Fan. Generally to SCD.571, but with Wraith blades and flange. Water Pump. As Wraith generally but modified to SCD.861. Water Pump Drive. As Wraith. Water Connections. To suit latest B.III radiator mentioned above, and thermostat scheme (involves two moulded rubber connections). | ||