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).
Inquiry regarding the production commencement of a larger Autovac valve for the Phantom II to resolve petrol-related issues.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 40\4\ Scan343 | |
| Date | 4th July 1930 | |
| COPY. X3579. To Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} From Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} re. Standardisation Sheet X. No.3579/7510. Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}4/E4.7.30. X.3579. X.7510. Referring to the above sheet for Phantom 11 Autovac larger valve, in view of the fact that this is to overcome trouble with petrol, i.e. trouble which exists on present production, I should be glad to know when this new feature will commence on production. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | ||