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).
Test report on the latest type of split aluminium pistons for chassis 53-CW, noting mileage and an audible piston knock.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 77\3\ scan0104 | |
| Date | 4th February 1920 guessed | |
| X3757 Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} c. to Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} c. to WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}8/F3.2.20. RE. 10,000 MILES TEST OF LATEST TYPE SPLIT ALUMINIUM PISTONS. Yesterday's run on chassis 53-CW - 435 miles. Total miles run since pistons fitted - 2383 " Report:- Piston knock No.1 cylinder. Elusive knock still audible. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | ||