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).
Blueprints for the B.60 engine's connecting rod and its production.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 124\2\ scan0042 | |
| Date | 13th February 1940 | |
| File 1044 To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} EW/HH.2/JH.13.2.40. B.60 Engine. Connecting Rod - Sec.5030. Please receive herewith 4 blueprints of each of the following drawings together with L.O.P. RE.297 Connecting Rod - 6 off. RE.298 Connecting Rod cap - 6 off. RE.299 Bush Large end - 6 off. RE.303 Connecting Rod L.O.P. This rod has been made to accommodate Vandervell bearings at both large and small ends and can be produced from existing forging EW.1641/2. This rod with bearings may be produced in sufficient quantities for 6 cyl. 3¼ and 3½ bore also 8 cyl. 3¼ and 3½ bore. Please instruct as required. EW/HH. | ||