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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).
Progress report on experimental work for the three weeks ending May 21st, listing designs received, work carried out, and parts issued.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 76\2\  scan0276
Date  21th May 1933
  
PROGRESS OF EXPERIMENTAL WORK
THREE WEEKS ENDING MAY 21st.

DESIGNS AND INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED FROM W.W.
LeC.1385 - Pedals "D" type. Goshawk II
LeC.1386 - Carburetter. "
LeC.1387 - Ball Joint for Controls. "
LeC.1388 - Fan Bracket. "
LeC.1389 - 4-seater body. "
LeC.1390 - Spare wheel carrier. "
LeC.1391 - Front suspension of engine. "
LeC.1392 - Clutch and Brake Pedals. "
LeC.1393 - Ignition Governor. "
LeC.1394 - Battery Ignition Drive Governor. "
LeC.1395 - Connecting Rod & Piston for Wood models. "

DESIGN WORK CARRIED OUT AT DERBY.
Upper portion of steering column. Goshawk 11
Steering Column Box. "
Modified spring seat on front axle and boss for shock absorber ball pin. "
Swaged tube for worm shaft - Steering Column. "
Front spring clip. "
Engine and Gear box position in Frame. Goshawk 1
Home-made two-seater body. 40/50
Front axle and spring attachment. "
Valve for exhaust heater - Emperor of Japan. "
Battery Cowl for running board (Sunk type and flush type) "
Front spring clip attachment. "
Tools and spares Box. (A.C. for India). "
Oil Leak - Water Pump Drive. Condor.

DETAILS OF EXPERIMENTAL PARTS ISSUED BY D.O.
Induction pipes LeC.1356 Part details issued Goshawk 11
Exhaust fittings LeC.1356 " " "
Crankcase & Bearings - further details to various LeC's.

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