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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).
Specification revision for Chassis 104-MY and Engine Unit No.KB.25, detailing changes to the steering and rear axle.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 18\4\  Scan135
Date  3rd September 1934
  
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To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from RIC/WSC.{W. S. Cassel}
RIC/WSC.{W. S. Cassel}6/EF.3.9.34

Chassis 104-MY - Engine Unit No.KB.25

Specification of the above chassis is revised as follows :-

Passed to Test 31.8.34

Steering Column LOP F.83844 -F.{Mr Friese} Type.

Marles Steering Column to Arrgt Ex.9593 Removed and Standard Production F Type Column complete to the above LOP fitted.

Side Steering Tube LOP F.79861

4-F.76267 Springs fitted in conjunction with New Steering Column, replacing Solid Packings to suit Marles Steering.

Rear Axle

Axle No. KB.75 - 12 x 41

The following new details fitted to give 12 x 41 Gear Ratio
1-G.78088 Pinion
1-G.78529 Wheel.

RIC/WSC.{W. S. Cassel}
  
  


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