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).
Inquiry to The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding the availability of 'Aerolite' pistons for a Bentley chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 86\2\ scan0054 | |
| Date | 24th August 1933 | |
| XJ 153 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}2/MA. August 24th., 1933. The Light Production Co.Ltd., 60/66 Rochester Row, Westminster, London, S.W.1. For the attention of Mr.Neal. Dear Sir, We should be glad to know whether you have any 'Aerolite' pistons suitable to try in our Bentley chassis. The cylinder bore is 3.250" and the engine runs up to 4500 R.P.M. We send you a drawing of the connecting rod. The distance from the gudgeon pin centre to the piston crown is 2.270". This could be reduced by ⅛" as we have connecting rods ⅛" longer that we can use. We were recommended to write to you by Mr.Clark of Sanderson & Holmes who has had considerable success with 'Aerolite' pistons. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||