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).
10,000-mile test on a camshaft, advising to produce 20 sets before standardisation.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 13\2\ 02-page067 | |
| Date | 25th August 1930 | |
| X.7090 To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}4/AD25.8.30. x7090 x7941d RE : 10,000 MILE TEST. In view of the excellent condition of the camshaft E.80598 made in 2% nickel case hardening steel as well as the tappets, we think it would be advisable to have 20 sets made for production before finally standardising. Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} would give us his opinion in regard to silence etc. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||