Progress sheet for the fortnight, detailing designs received and work completed at Derby.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 76\2\ scan0229 | |
| Date | 30th October 1923 | |
| PROGRESS SHEET FORTNIGHT ENDING 30.10.23. DESIGNS RECEIVED FROM H.M. Lec. 1289. Sheet metal Fan Buzzard(Aero Engine). " 1290. Water outlet pipes. " " 1291. Louvres behind radiator operated by thermostat. " " 1292. Louvres and fan cowling. " " 1293. Fan. A. {Mr Adams} Cars. " 1294. Tyre pugs. " " 1295. mounting. " " 1296. Fine mesh constant mesh gears for 3/19 gearbox. 40/50. " 1297. Cylinder head. Vulture(Experimental 6 CYL OHV LONG STROKE / Aero Engine). " 1299. Crankcase main drawing. " " 1300. Main bearing caps. " " 1301. Sump filter and fittings. " " 1302. Crankcase oil connections. " " 1303. rear end particulars. " " 1304. Wheelcase and gears. " " 1305. Crankcase top facing and main bearing bolt particulars. " " 1306. Modification to engine to suit tanks. Eagle(Aero Engine). DESIGN WORK DONE AT DERBY. Magneto drive. A. {Mr Adams} Cars. Hand starting gear (various types & schemes). " Tyre pump and drive. " Head lamps position. " Battery in rear to frame. " Towing hooks (sheet metal). " Starting handle. " Modification to wiring to suit battery in frame. " Positioning of hand starting magneto. " Fitting "Autovox" horn to 149M. 40/50. Smith dynamo suspension - 3/19 " Modification to rear engine feet. " carburetter float chamber to take petrol filter. " Proposed mod. to rear end of spring. " H.R. Dynamo. " Footboards "F" & "G" Steering. Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)). Modifications to bonnet. " Controls. " (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).