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).
Fitting induction manifolds (EB.4995) for production confirmation trials.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 99\1\ scan0053 | |
| Date | 30th June 1939 | |
| 408 To HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} c. HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/RH.{R. Hollingworth} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell}13/MH.{M. Huckerby}30.6.39. B.V. INDUCTION SYSTEM. Regarding the induction manifolds (EB.4995) which incorporate the cast in starter passage as soon as available should be fitted as follows, in order to confirm satisfactory for production. 7.B.V. Chassis. 9.B.V. " Portable rig engine for trial in cold chamber by Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GR.{George Ratcliffe} Test bed unit Wraith III No.4 in No.30 Test House for trial by Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} | ||