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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).
Outlining potential improvements and considerations for a 6-cylinder engine.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 124\3\  scan0366
Date  18th October 1935 guessed
  
In view of the 6 Cyl. coming into prominence again, what can we do with Fu unit.
① Maximum permissible bore as wet liner engine
② " dry liner engine.
③ Stroke reduction. Wt saving
④ Four port head required, inlet & exhaust on same side as on latest 20/25 - This also suitable for Supercharging.
⑤ Economy in length of Fu engine
⑥ Why cannot we use new 20/25 H.P. Cyl head for supercharging.
What is max eff obtainable with Graham type Supercharger
  
  


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