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).
Request concerning experiments with 'Eagle' and chassis pistons featuring multiple rings, and for a set for Commander Briggs' car.
| Identifier | Morton\M11\ img010 | |
| Date | 19th July 1916 | |
| R.R. 255 A (400 T) (S.C. 536. 15-2-16) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 1546. COPY To Ey. from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to St.{Capt. P. R. Strong} c. to EH. 20/7/16 E1/W19716. July 19th, 1916. RE PISTONS WITH MANY RINGS. Please find attached drawing Nos. LeC.599, and 602, shewing "Eagle" and chassis pistons respectively, fitted with six rings on the upper portion of piston and one scraper ring on the skirt. Please instruct the necessary quantity for carrying out experiments with each of these pistons and additional set of the chassis type for Commander Briggs to be fitted to his Rolls-Royce car. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||