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).
Revised specifications for Engine Unit No. 21 (Chassis 2E-LX1).
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 169\1\ img137 | |
Date | 14th October 1930 | |
To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel} Engine Unit No.21 (Chassis 2E-LX1). Specifications of the above Unit issued in RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/WSC{W. S. Cassel}1/LS11.7.30. and RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/WSC{W. S. Cassel}1/LS11.9.30. are revised as follows:- Passed to Test 11.10.30. Valves & Fittings to LOP. E.78569. 12 - E.81550 Valve Springs. 12 - E.80300 Bottom Spring Washers modified to suit above Springs. Scheme to cure noise of Valve Springs. Carburetter to LOP. E.80530 - LeC 2803. Air maze intake to Arrgt: Drg: E.81462. Oil Level Indicator to LOP. E.79004. E.81451 level Indicator replaces E.80786 to suit American gallons. Oil Pump to LOP. E.78890. New E.81102/3 Gears having 20º obliquity, replacing similar gears having 14½º obliquity (Standard). Gear Box & Actuating Gear to LOP. G.78495. (1) Incorporating N.S. 3117 Gastight Scheme. (2) G.77652 Brake Rack giving increased travel to Hand Brake Lever. contd. | ||