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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).
Progress report on the design status of various vehicle components.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 6\6\  06-page146
Date  3rd March 1937
  
DESIGNS BEING DETAILED BY BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}

SECTION. REMARKS.

Rear Brakes. W.Sch.5044 up to By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Not yet commenced.

Governor control for 'amper. In Hand.

Controls for hand controlled damper. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} dept.

Crankcase & Brgs. Awaiting one or two details from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Lower half awaiting report from Exp. on ribs.

Crankshaft. Design recd. 2.3.37. Not yet detailed.

Spring Drive. " " " " " "

Cylinders. Cyl. head issued 11.2.37. Cyl. block issued 20.2.37. Tappet cover issued 25.2.37.

Carburetter air silencer. Will be issued 4.3.37.

Inlet Pipes. Inlet pipe casting will be issued 3.3.37. LOP. to follow.

Dynamo Drive. In hand, hope to issue 10.3.37.

Distributor & drive. Delco Remy Ignition Distributor.

Water Pump. Design recd. 2.3.37. Not yet detailed.

Oil filter. Effect of 2nd. filter to be decided by Expl. Dept.
  
  


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