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).
The 'Buzzard' Valve Gear, sending drawing No. Lec.1236 and noting the worm driving gear design is not yet final.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\D\May1920\ Scan13 | |
| Date | 1st May 1920 | |
| To DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Copy to CJ. [Struck through] " " BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} [Struck through] " " HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} [Struck through] " " BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} [Struck through] " " EFC. X.3802. RE "BUZZARD" VALVE GEAR. ORIGINAL E1/G21/5/20. 2 We send you herewith drawing No. Lec.1236 showing the general arrangement of "Buzzard" Valve Gear. The design of the worm driving gears and their position at the front end of the camshaft has not yet been finally ascertained, and this feature will be dealt with on a separate scheme, otherwise the detailing of the valve gear may be proceeded with generally. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} [Faint Stamp: EXAMINED] | ||