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).
Testing and issues with oval-section rubber water joints on development engines.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\S\September1928-October1928\ Scan121 | |
| Date | 1st October 1928 | |
| To R.{Sir Henry Royce} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to BJ. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} RG.{Mr Rowledge} c. to BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}2/LG2.10.28. F.11. & 'H' RUBBER WATER JOINT. X3866 The moulded oval-section rubbers, used in place of the rectangular section rubbers, are being used successfully on development engines. We are using the same compression on these rubbers as on the rectangular ones. The point we are not satisfied with on the oval section rubbers is that the * joint on them is not carried out very well. This matter is being taken up with the makers. The next type test will be run with oval section rubbers. Acting on your instructions we also have fitted up one side of a development engine with recesses in the aluminium block so that the rubber can squeeze into it if it is subjected to any excessive compression. Experience has shewn that we cannot afford to reduce the original dimensions to any extent without getting into trouble with water leaks. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||