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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).
Alterations to the rear and front damper high pressure valves and oil passages for the 20/25 HP chassis.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 16\4\  Scan218
Date  21th November 1930
  
-2- BY/HEB{H. Biraben}9/M.21.11.30.-Cont'd-

20/25 HP CHASSIS - REAR DAMPER HIGH PRESSURE VALVE SEC:7150.-
F.83129 Adjusting Screw(Ball Valve)2 off, which replaces F77983 - 2 off.
F.83132 Washer(Adjusting Screw)2 off, which replaces E53551 - 2 off.

FRONT DAMPER, HIGH PRESSURE VALVE SEC:7160.-
F.83129 Adjusting Screw(Ball Valve)2 off, which replaces F77983 - 2 off.
F.83132 Washer(Adjusting Screw)2 off, which replaces E53551 - 2 off.

We are at present detailing the final
Scheme which has been approved of by BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} and will issue details
as soon as possible.

You will note also on the Scheme the
following alterations which will be made to Standard details
shortly, as requested by Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}

(a) The movement of the Ball Valves in the Main Oil passages
is being reduced from .050 to .025.

(b) The diameter of the recess in centre of cylinders is being
increased by .025 to allow of freer passage of oil around
piston.


BY/HEB.{H. Biraben} Heb{H. Biraben}
  
  


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