Progress report on experimental work for the three weeks ending May 21st, listing designs received, work carried out, and parts issued.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 76\2\ scan0276 | |
| Date | 21th May 1933 | |
| PROGRESS OF EXPERIMENTAL WORK THREE WEEKS ENDING MAY 21st. DESIGNS AND INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED FROM W.W. LeC.1385 - Pedals "D" type. Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) II LeC.1386 - Carburetter. " LeC.1387 - Ball Joint for Controls. " LeC.1388 - Fan Bracket. " LeC.1389 - 4-seater body. " LeC.1390 - Spare wheel carrier. " LeC.1391 - Front suspension of engine. " LeC.1392 - Clutch and Brake Pedals. " LeC.1393 - Ignition Governor. " LeC.1394 - Battery Ignition Drive Governor. " LeC.1395 - Connecting Rod & Piston for Wood models. " DESIGN WORK CARRIED OUT AT DERBY. Upper portion of steering column. Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) 11 Steering Column Box. " Modified spring seat on front axle and boss for shock absorber ball pin. " Swaged tube for worm shaft - Steering Column. " Front spring clip. " Engine and Gear box position in Frame. Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) 1 Home-made two-seater body. 40/50 Front axle and spring attachment. " Valve for exhaust heater - Emperor of Japan(Experimental Engine). " Battery Cowl for running board (Sunk type and flush type) " Front spring clip attachment. " Tools and spares Box. (A.C. for India(Production 20 HP. with 4-speed box and Front Wheel Brakes)). " Oil Leak - Water Pump Drive. Condor(Aero Engine). DETAILS OF EXPERIMENTAL PARTS ISSUED BY D.O. Induction pipes LeC.1356 Part details issued Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) 11 Exhaust fittings LeC.1356 " " " Crankcase & Bearings - further details to various LeC's. contd:- | ||
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).