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).
Design position summary for Kestrel and Merlin 'E' engine modifications.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\4\ Scan352 | |
| Date | 30th December 1935 | |
| ITEM. (sheet 7) DESIGN POSITION. KESTREL ENGINE. Adaption of R.R. airscrew hub to take Schwarz blades. In hand, Alternative governor pump for V.P. airscrew. Completed 30.12.35. "V" serration airscrew shaft - Hamilton V.P. airscrew. Completed 16.12.35. R.R. Hele Shaw "V" serration airscrew shaft and hub. Completed 4.12.35. Mods. to spinner and prop. hub - R.R.Hele Shaw V.P.airscrew. Completed 18.12.35. Gits oil seal adaption to airscrew shaft. Completed 18.12.35. MERLIN "E" ENGINE. "V" serration airscrew shaft. Completed 16.12.35. Gits oil seal adaption to airscrew shaft. Completed 17.12.35. Curved foot type connecting rod. Completed 17.12.35. Mod. to dual petrol pump. Completed 17.12.35. Strengthened rocker bearing caps. Completed 28.12.35. Mod. to cylinder block:- separate washer under cyl.liner top flange. Completed 21.12.35. Priming pipe connections. Completed 21.12.35. Oil pipe to filter - for Hobson Boost control. Completed 30.12.35. Mod. to cylinder block - to improve rigidity between cylinder bores. In hand. Modified screened plug connections. In hand. | ||