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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).
Report comparing an anti-spill radiator cap valve with a 'Camel' type valve.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 149a\3\  scan0138
Date  29th November 1934
  
To E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}

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Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}7/KW.29.11.34.

Anti-Spill Radiator Cap Valve.

Attached is a report from Steadman on our own anti-spill radiator valve compared with the "Camel" type of valve.

I raised the point because in the U.S.A. with my thermostatically operated shutters working at about 85°C., I lost a certain amount of alcohol by evaporation, and this should not have happened if the valve had sealed the radiator properly.

I think if we are designing any valves of this type for the SpectreCodename for Phantom III or Wraith, they should be of the "Camel" seat loading.

GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} carried out a test on a 20/25 with the actual Camel valves which we hand to you, and though he boiled the car furiously, did not get trouble from excessive back pressure.

Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
  
  


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