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 single cylinder and general research items, listing their design position status.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\4\ scan0153 | |
| Date | 24th October 1936 | |
| ITEM. (8) DESIGN POSITION. SINGLE CYLINDER AND GENERAL RESEARCH. Vulture 4 star unit - Flat type head with wet joint. In hand. " " Mod. Camshaft Drive for flat type head. In hand. " " Pipe work and general arrangement for flat type head. In hand. " " Oil spray to cross shaft drive gears. Completed 25.9.36. " " Crankcase for Kestrel type cylinder. " 24.10.36. Application of supercharger to Bentley - supercharger and induction pipes. In hand. Application of supercharger to Bentley - supercharger and water pump drives. In hand. Investigation of Packard type cylinder construction - aero. In hand. Lift indicator for valve gear investigation rig. In hand. Combustion chamber models for plaster cast cutting machine. Completed. Investigation into the use of aluminium for valve springs. In hand. High power single inlet valve head - mods. to head for use in aluminium. Completed. Aero engine battery ignition - mods. to make and break lever, H.T.rotor, cam lubricator, brush springs, and fixing for cover. In hand. Revised aero engine generator. In hand. Additional screening on change over switch. Completed. Bentley O.H.C.unit - Built up exhaust manifold. Completed. | ||