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).
Specification document for a pressure cooled car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\3\ scan0014 | |
| Date | 17th December 1938 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std.2/MH.{M. Huckerby}17.12.38. SPECIFICATION FOR PRESSURE COOLED CAR. (1) Radiator. (a) Matrix - size 2¼" deep, 18¾" wide, 16" high. type - fin and tube - probably Cupro-nickel hydrogen brazed. (b) Yoke, cross bracing, straps, cradle etc. - Dural. (c) Tanks - Cupro-nickel, 16 SWG., to withstand pressure - cylindrical header separate from top tank possible. Thermostat unit (Brit. Thermostat) instead of steam valve. Inlet and exits to tanks to suit B.V. and B.60. (2) Revised water thermostat. (3) Vauxhall gland water pump for both B.V. and B.50 - 1½ inlet. (4) Aluminium fan hub and pulleys for B.V. and B.60. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std. | ||