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).
Short typed note regarding investigations into the issue of Phantom piston knocks.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 66\1\ scan0144 | |
Date | 15th July 1927 | |
Mr. From Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} " Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} " X80240 Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}6/T15-7-27. Phantom piston knocks. -------------------- I have read your note with considerable interest, and thank you all for your investigations. If you and BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} are successful in this work, and everything points to your being so, it will save the Company a considerable amount of money yearly. Again many thanks. [Illegible signature] [Stamp: REC'D JUL 15] | ||