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 position report listing modifications and their status for the Wraith Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\4\ scan0191 | |
| Date | 10th March 1937 | |
| ITEM. WRAITH CHASSIS. DESIGN POSITION. Modified rear spring pad. Completed 10.3.37. Cheapened radiator. In hand. Investigation into changes of material for various gearbox parts to reduce cost. Completed. Revised engine. Water pump bend and bracket - LeC.5503. Completed 26.2.37. " " Water pump and drive. LeC.5489. Completed 26.2.37. " " Spring drive and slipper wheel LeC.5492. Completed 26.2.37. " " Oil pump. In hand. " " Controls on engine. In hand. " " Ignition wire fittings. In hand. " " Starter motor reduction gear - raised position of starter motor. Abandoned. " " Camshaft wheel and balancing cam - LeC.5512. Completed 27.2.37. " " Rear end of crankcase and tachometer drive LeC.5534. Completed 20.2.37. " " Extra cylinder studs for use with high front engine mounting LeC.5538. Completed 26.2.37. " " Pressure oil filter LeC.5539. Completed 26.2.37. " " Oil filler and breather pipe LeC.5541. Completed 26.2.37. " " Modified rockers - LeC.5543. Completed 26.2.37. | ||