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).
List of requested modifications and new parts to be fitted to chassis 2.EX.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 74\3\ scan0036 | |
Date | 29th December 1919 | |
R R 235 A (100 T) (S.F. 846 6-8-19) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2460. X3530a HaL/LG29.12.19. To HHC. from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X. 3743. - RE Chassis 2.EX. We would like the followingnew parts fitted to chassis 2.EX. 1. Change Axle for one with Gleason Gears. The oil X.361. baffle should be fitted to this new axle. X.532. 2. X.3727. Change radiator for one made by R-R.{Sir Henry Royce} Please have the R.R radiator enamelled black before it is fitted to the block. 3. X.3781. Change connecting rods for standard type. 4. 3757. Fit latest type split aluminium pistons. X. 3400. [struck through] 5. 3546 [written above] X.3746. [struck through] Fit new type clutch brake. 6. 3748 Fit new Actuator Box. 7. " " Magneto Drive. X.3530a. 8. X.3733. Fit tappets with pins to prevent them turning. 9. X.3713b. Fit new high-tension wires in new position of coil. 10. X.3439. Remove half the springs off the slipper wheel. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||