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).
To Mr. Lang regarding chassis B-122-GA being fitted with a new cylinder head and pistons, and undergoing an oil consumption test.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 89\4\ scan0116 | |
Date | 2nd July 1937 | |
25, Rue Gide. Levallois-Perret. Seine. France. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}/3/JAB. 2nd July 1937. 261 TO. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Mr. Lang. Chassis B-122-GA. This car has been fitted up with the new cylinder head and pistons. It has been delayed for the rear axle to be finished. We are now carrying out an oil consumption at an average speed of 50 MPH. The results will not be finished until to-morrow. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||