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).
Approximate summary programme of work to be done on the Chassis S/C unit over the next few weeks.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 133\1\ scan0152 | |
Date | 29th December 1936 | |
1129 To HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Ed.{J. L. Edwards} c. to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. to H/Pan. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Ed.{J. L. Edwards}8/AP.29.12.36. CHASSIS S/C. UNIT. The following is an approximate summary programme of the work to be done by the Shop on the above unit in the next few weeks. Work to be done. | Time. --- | --- SHOP Unit at present dismantled for inspection. To be rebuilt with No.2. High Power Head. (RS.{Sir Henry Royce's Secretary}314), strengthened exhaust valves (RS.{Sir Henry Royce's Secretary}340) and new I/C. T.H. | Power and detonation tests (Check on previous results.) | 1 day. SHOP Remove RS.{Sir Henry Royce's Secretary}314 head, and fit No.1.High Power Head. Instructions to be issued for modifications to No.2.Head. | Power and detonation tests to line up with previous results. | 3 days. SHOP The alum high power head (RS.{Sir Henry Royce's Secretary}315) to be fitted, with high lift rockers and 1.750" inlet valves. | Power and C.R. tests, with detonation and ignition advance curves. Various thicknesses of gasket will be tried, and these will be instructed shortly. | 7 - 10 days. continued | ||