Rolls-Royce Archives
         « Prev  Box Series  Next »        

List of modifications and examinations for a returned B.60 No.1 engine unit.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 123\5\  scan0158
Date  11th November 1938
  
1044.
To HPS. {Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Swdl. {Len H. Swindell}
Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Swdl. {Len H. Swindell} 8/MH. {M. Huckerby} 11.11.38.
B.60 No.1 UNIT.
We have returned the above unit for the following:-
(1) Dismantle and examine engine generally.
(2) Fit raised crown Aerolite pistons (ExS.928) which we will supply.
(3) In conjunction with the above 3 - .030 Klingerit cylinder head gaskets to be fitted.
(4) Reduced gauge of crank damper leaf springs.
Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Swdl. {Len H. Swindell}
  
  
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).


Copyright Sustain 2026, All Rights Reserved.    whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble
An unhandled error has occurred. Reload 🗙