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).
Standardisation report for the Phantom III concerning the drilling of additional oil holes in the spring drive centre plate.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 93\5\ scan0144 | |
| Date | 19th October 1937 | |
| Date: 19.10.37 No. X 311 Drawing No. M.R. Part No. 406 PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION OF PARTS Description of Part: Extra oil holes in spring drive centre plate to improve lubrication of cotton duck washers and subsequent alteration to slipping load. Estimated Cost of New Tools £5. 0. 0d. Could be brought on production immediately (without Scrap) Drilling of additional oil holes in spring drive centre plate is to improve lubrication of cotton duck washers, which gives more consistent damper loadings. Factory cost per chassis is increased 6d. and alteration to existing jig costs £5. 0. 0d. (see over page) INITIAL | DATE S.C. H.S. C. | 22.10.37 Y.B. | 18-11-37 A.O. | 18-11-37 R.H.C. | 18-11-37 X.M. | 21/12/37 M.R. | 19.10.37 | ||