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).
Summary of test results for non-standardised parts for future reference.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154a\3\ scan0294 | |
| Date | 12th June 1937 | |
| -3- The following parts were run, but not standardised and have given results available for future reference. Reference. Description. Notes. EB.2704. Connecting Rods with big end Satisfactory on this car but material found to be inconsistent in Silicon coming to the surface. bearings in A.C.S.S. & A.C.6.S. Ex.305. Inlet Valves in S.65. Satisfactory. Further mileage required before standardising. EB.2970. Exhaust Valves in S/SLV. Test spoiled by faulty cylinder head. EB.175. Valve Springs produced in Samples for trial and comparison. No trouble. American low carbon wire in U.S.A. E.87984 Tecalemit pressure oil filter. Standardisation sheet rejected. LeC.4692. GB.2100. Ventilation scheme for Clutch. Run to gain experience. Additional cost does not justify standardisation. GB.2100. Extra bearing area for lugs Satisfactory. Will be available for use in case of serious trouble in service. Up to the present trouble has only occurred on endurance running on test beds. in clutch. GB.2100. Modified cross cushion plate Has not shown itself to be superior to present standard plate, hence no further action will be taken. for clutch. | ||