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).
Modifications to the India 4 front axle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 101\1\ scan0066 | |
| Date | 24th October 1928 | |
| X.5420 BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. to BJ. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}1/M24.10.28. INDIA 4 - FRONT AXLE. Herewith we send N.sch.2738/42 shewing the front axle with 1.750" offset, and dropped .5" lower than standard. This axle also has axle control. Aksxxx Almost all the brake parts are the same as now, and so are the hubs and locking device. A slight modification is required to the rear brake drum to accommodate the rebuilt wire wheel, of which we will send you particulars in a few days. It is almost certain however that this axle will be used in conjunction with hypoid rear axle on the lines of SS.{S. Smith} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||