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 for the A and B units and a future design for the RR.F. Camshaft Drive.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 43\3\ Scan179 | |
| Date | 1st September 1928 | |
| TG. from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to BJ. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X. 4003 E2/M1.9.28. RR.F. CAMSHAFT DRIVE. We send herewith drg.LeC.2588/9 shewing the above. The former deals with alterations to the present engine on the A.{Mr Adams} unit side, and also shews modifications to the design already sent for B. unit to provide for end adjustment of the drive. LeC.shews a design for future use on the lines of the scheme discussed during your last visit, having plain bearings and plain thrust collar. The lubrication of the collar is provided by oil collected at the top of the housing from the supply issuing from the end of the camshaft. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||