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).
Progress report on experimental work for the 'Goshawk' and 'Kite' projects.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 76\2\ scan0242 | |
| Date | 3rd January 1921 | |
| PROGRESS OF EXPERIMENTAL WORK. Three weeks ending Jan. 3rd. 21. DESIGNS AND INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED FROM W.W. Lec. 1321. Brake mechanism on rear axle - Goshawk. " 1322. Lighting Engine valve. W.W. - Kite. " 1323. "B" & "D" Steering. - " " 1326. Main bearings and caps. - " " 1327. Carburetter and induction pipes. - " DESIGN WORK CARRIED OUT AT DERBY. Winding particulars for dynamo. - Goshawk. Dashboard side angles. - " Brush holder for dynamo. - " Winding particulars for motor brake gear. - " Front and rear dumb irons & fittings. - Kite. Front axle & cross steering tube. - " Front spring shackles & fittings. - " 3 Speed gear box & clutch (suggestion only) - " Arrangement of exhaust system. - " Brake countershafts and adjustment of back axle. - " Back axle centre gear box, axle tubes and spring pads - " Steering lock diagram. - " Spare wheel carrier. - " Side steering tube. - " Suggested alternative spring pad - rear axle. - " Starting handle & front of frame. - " Switchbox. - " Petrol tank. - " Proposed scheme of rear axle brake gear. - " Bonnet & Radiator. - " DETAILS OF EXPERIMENTAL PARTS ISSUED BY D.O. Control mechanism Scheme N.664. - details.completed. - Goshawk. Exhaust pipes. - " " - " Dashbrackets & Footboards. - " " - " Pedals Scheme N.687. - " " - " & Kite Pendulum lever Scheme N.675 - " Part details. - " Petrol tank. - " " - " Rear brakes. - " " - " Rear Hub. - " " - " Rear axle. - " " - " Luggage grid bracket Scheme N.660 - " " - " (Contd.) | ||