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 top and bottom water connections for the 'Myth' project, including hose specifications and drain tap costs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 110\2\ scan0105 | |
| Date | 2nd April 1941 | |
| To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} c. to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. c. to Jnr.{Charles L. Jenner} 740 1030 Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames}6/SW.2.4.411 MYTH. Water Connections. the original of :- PL.529 Top & Bottom Water Connections. We attach to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH's copy The above scheme shows the top and bottom water connections for Myth. The top water connection is a straight piece of hose from the radiator top tank, to the engine thermostat top cover secured to the snouts by jubilee clips. The bottom water connection is a special moulded hose from the water pump snout to the radiator bottom tank outlet tube. This design finishes the outstanding pieces required to complete the engine instructions to HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} We also show a Rotherham drain tap fitted in the radiator bottom tank, the cost of this tap is 1/1d. against the 2/6d. cost of the B.V. tap, pre-war prices. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Original to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. Prints to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH & Ashby. | ||