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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 improvements, comparing a marine engine to a 'Sluggard' engine, and suggesting modifications.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 29\3\  Scan049
Date  16th March 1912 guessed
  
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reason why it should not be done according to the
way the marine engine is shaping as regards H.P.
(From reports from the Works this engine is giving more
H.P. than the Sluggard engine at equal compressions.)
The doubtful point is whether the bearings are
sufficiently long.

A still larger oil pump should be fitted, i.e.
still further increase length of the gear wheels or make
coarser pitch.

Fix larger suction pipe and filter.

Pressure should be brought to bear on the
Brooklands people to improve the track; a little
money spent on it might be well spent.

F.H.R.

MADE AT CROXLEY

TELEPHONE NO. 1654, 1655 GERRARD

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