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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).
Progress report on experimental work, listing design instructions, work carried out, and details of experimental parts issued.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 76\2\  scan0255
Date  5th March 1920
  
PROGRESS OF EXPERIMENTAL WORK
FORTNIGHT ENDING 5TH. MAR. 20.

DESIGNS AND INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED FROM W.H.
Lec.1351 - Brake Lever. Goshawk II
Lec.1349 - Gear Box Details. "
Lec.1352 - Cylinder Head Joint Washer. "
Lec.1353 - Pedal Gear. "
Lec.1356 - Induction & Exhaust Pipes. "

DESIGN WORK CARRIED OUT AT DERBY.
Modified Hand Brake Lever and Change Gear Channel. Goshawk I
Addition terminal to Bosch ZF6 Magneto. "
Modification to Ferodo Discs - Clutch. "
Modification to Steering Column and wheel. (also Goshawk 11) "
Brushholder for Motor (Punched type) (also Goshawk 11) "
Back axle tube stress diagrams. Goshawk II
Position of Levers on chassis model. "
Method of building up front & rear springs. "
Proposed steering box. "
Exptl: adaption of R.A.F. tyres. Armoured Cars.
R.A.F. type wheels. "
Radiator & dashboard plaited with Ferodo Stripe. 40/50 S.RX
Alteration to spare wheel carrier. Armoured Cars.
Towing hooks. "
Running & ditching boards. "
Spare petrol tank. "
Cover for magneto Distributor. Eagle.

DETAILS OF EXPERIMENTAL PARTS ISSUED BY D.O.
Hand & Foot Brake Equalizing Gears N.sch.715 details completed. Cos: 1
Rear axle - N.sch.577 and 725. Part details.
Frame & Fittings - N.sch.715. 664. details completed
Rear shock absorbers. N.sch.577. Part details.

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