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).
Listing items for consideration to lighten the chassis for weight reduction.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 3\3\ 03-page079 | |
| Date | 20th June 1908 | |
| Reduction of Weight. Mr Bagnall had already supplied me with the items which, in his opinion, are worth consideration re lightening chassis. yes 1. Pistons. yes 2. Connecting rods. yes 3. Magneto and Governor bearings. already 4. Front axle. good 5. Gear Box Blanks. yes 6. Engine bearing caps. yes 7. Clutch anchorage channel irons. yes 8. Many small levers, (stampings) A.W. FHR see 1649 report & test see other sheet saving Y200 undated 20-6-08 | ||