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).
Meeting minutes discussing gearbox design, model appearance, future chassis, and engine silencing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\2\ Scan333 | |
| Date | 30th November 1933 | |
| Minute No. -9- HY{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer}1/R.30.11.33. 25. Item 25. America & L.H. P.II. SgC/E.16.11.33. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/MJ.29.11.33. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} read memo Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/MJ.29.11.33. and said that judging by this memo the position seemed hopeful. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} remarked that the chief difficulty would be to arrange the gear lever in the proper position. He also pointed out that a new gearbox pattern will be necessary. No definite action is to be taken at present pending Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}'s negotiations with Mr. Inskip. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} said that Hdy.{William Hardy} will be able to find time to do the necessary design work on the gearbox and it was agreed that the design work should be proceeded with on the gearbox and other necessary sections which require design attention for left hand. 26. Item 26. Continental P.II. Suggestions for Improved Sporty Appearance. SV2/H.15.11.33. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} said that the proposed scheme did not work out quite so well as was at first anticipated and the results are rather disappointing. Leave off Agenda. 27. Not on Agenda. Future 20/25 H.P. chassis beyond 20/25 with J.III. frame. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} enquired as to what were the proposals for the 20/25 beyond 20/25 with J.III. frame. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} said that the most likely type to follow on would be the scaled down SpectreCodename for Phantom III. It is considered that a 12 cylinder car of this type would be superior to a straight eight as the straight eight has to contend with the problem of crankshaft periods. 28. Not on Agenda. Greater silence generally. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} enquired what steps were being taken to achieve greater silence of operation as it was obvious that noise has increased with increased performance. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} said that such things as automatically adjusted tappets, Texolite gears and cam balancing device are being developed for this purpose. | ||