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).
The requirement for a larger hole in the crankcase for the ignition governor.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\L\2July1924-September1924\ Scan101 | |
| Date | 1st August 1924 | |
| TO BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} FROM E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} SECRET ORIGINAL E2/M16. 8. 24. Copy to - HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} A.{Mr Adams} C. CRANKCASE & IGNITION GOVERNOR. Regarding the above we find we shall require a larger hole in the crankcase for the ignition governor which is to advance both ignitions. The new diameter of the spigot will be 3 1/4". We do not yet know where the stud holes will come, but will send particulars as soon as possible. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Handwritten notes: X9000 (crossed out), X.9140 (crossed out) | ||