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 conversion of an experimental C2 engine into an Eagle 8 type, listing the new parts used.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 36\1\ scan 140 | |
| Date | 5th October 1917 | |
| Mr. Clark. X. 2925 5.10.17. EXPERIMENTAL C2 ENGINE X.2118 X.3030. We have converted the above engine into an Eagle 8 type and have also incorporated the following experimental parts - X.2871 - Lightened wiring tubes. X.3093E. Aluminium water pump drive tower. X.3159. New departure ball bearings in water pump drive. X.2925. Valve spring washers. to LeC.857. X.2980. Standard pistons E.13289 but fitted with piston stops E.14380 having no retaining nut and washer. (Sgd) R.H.Coverley. | ||