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Specification for the Myth Engine M.40 No.1, detailing parts fitted for an Austin/8 HP Chassis.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 153\3\  scan0173
Date  19th May 1942
  
J.H.
Chart
To Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Wym {G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} /CP.
c.c. to Mr/O.P.S.

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Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Wym {G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} /CP.7/LH. {Mr Haworth} 19.5.42.

Myth Engine M.40 - No.1.
Chassis - Austin/8 HP.

Specification of the above engine

unit is revised as follows :-

Work carried out at Clan 11.5.42.

The following parts fitted to suit fitment to Austin/8 H.P. Chassis -
Gearbox set back 3.000" :-

GB.2951 Clutch Case.
GB.2952 Carrier Plate.
GB.2958 Extension to 1st Motion Shaft.
GB.2956 Extension Sleeve - Clutch withdrawal mech'm. {Mr Moon / Mr Moore}
GB.2953 Mud Shield - Clutch Case.
GB.2954 " " - S.M. Cover Pinion.

Air Silencer.

Vauxhall 10 incorporating 1 3/8" Air Intake connecting Pipe.

Carburetter.

1 1/8" dia. S.U.

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Wym {G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} /CP.
  
  
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).


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