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The modification of a cast iron piston for testing purposes.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 77\3\  scan0206
Date  7th January 1920
  
R.R. 235 A (100 T) (S.F. 846 6-8-19) G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2460

Extract from Dal/EF7.1.20.
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RE CAST IRON PISTON.
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In order to test Cast Iron Pistons we took the existing Casting of E.4237 and modified that, as shewn on N.2965 of which we also enclose a print. The modification here consists of fitting narrow rims and splitting.
  
  
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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