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).
Results of a 10,000 mile test on a camshaft and recommending a production run.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 11\3\ 03-page264 | |
| Date | 1st August 1930 | |
| X.7941d. To Ey. from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}4/AD25. 8. 30. x4090. RE : 10,000 MILE TEST. In view of the excellent condition of the camshaft E.80598 made in 2% nickel case hardening steel as well as the tappets, we think it would be advisable to have 20 sets made for production before finally standardising. Mr. would give us his opinion in regard to silence etc. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||