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 issues including oil leaks, ignition problems, and unsatisfactory performance.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 74\3\ scan0084 | |
| Date | 20th April 1920 | |
| Contd. -2- EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}4/F20.4.20. oil leaks which take place from the various openings of the crankchamber which we have previously complained of, i.e., tappets, actuating control rods passing through the crankchamber, crankchamber joints, etc. 5. We also consider that the battery make and break mechanism is not giving satisfaction owing to the oil vapour etc. which is forced into the make and break box, causing the platinum points to become dirty. Is it not possible for some ventilation scheme to be arranged for this make and break box ? This point has already been brought to EFC's attention on various occasions. 6. We feel that the power and general running of the engine, especially at slow running flexibility, is considerably influenced by the leakage past the pistons. Carbu ration is also unsatisfactory. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} [Watermark: DICKINSON BOND] [Footer text: R.R 235 A (100 T) (A.F. 846. 6 8-19) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2460.] | ||