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).
Instruction to omit the taper pin lock for the main oil pipe tubular nut on the 'Buzzard' engine.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\E\August1920\ Scan37 | |
| Date | 13th August 1920 | |
| To DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Copy to GJ. [text struck through] BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} [text struck through] EH. [text struck through] BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} [text struck through] " " EFC. X 3784 RE "BUZZARD" ENGINE. ORIGINAL. EA/G12/8/20. 3 Referring to drawing Lec.1253, would you kindly note that the taper pin shewn for the purpose of locking the tubular nut that secures the main oil pipe should not be used. Mr.Royce considers that it should be satisfactory to screw up the tubular nut tightly and permanently and leave it without a lock. [STAMP] 13 AUG 1920 RECEIVED | ||