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).
Engine and steering work on a car, including a new cylinder block and pistons.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 101\2\ scan0063 | |
| Date | 17th August 1936 | |
| X500a HOTEL DE FRANCE CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}/6/JAB. 17th August 1936 To. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} From. G.W.H. 22. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} V.{VIENNA} The engine of this car has been built up with the new cylinder block, new pistons with one L shaped ring in the centre. The steering has been examined and built up with the adjusting washers sent out. The pre-loading at the rim of the wheel is average 2 1/2 lbs. This will quickly free as the ball bearing surfaces are lumpy. The original cylinder head has been fitted so as to get a further comparison & the original carburetter. Front wings etc., have been patched up. These have yet to be fitted. The car should be on the road for steady running by to-morrow. ----------------- G.W.H. | ||