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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).
List of engine part modifications and specifications with applicable car models and quantities.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 6\6\  06-page397
Date  13th December 1937 guessed
  
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PART. CARS. G.VI. NO.OFF
(21) Engine Cylinder head complete to EW.1296. 24,28. 2
(22) Up-to-date rockers and rocker shaft to EW.1408/9/10. 24,25,28. 3
(23) Solid cyl. blocks can be fitted EW.1364 if eccentric studs are fitted as on No.6. unit. 24,28. 2
(24) Pistons to have ring grooves modified to EW.1424 and latest rings which RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Mths.{Reg Matthews} will supply. " " 2
(25) Put groove in rear main bearing. " " 2
(26) Return to standard spring drive and damper to LOP.EW.1423) with correct damping springs Lec.5762. Holes in outer rim of damper to be blanked off. Ensure annulus in BZ/PC bushes. } 25,28. 2
(27) A.C. bye-pass filter as on No.6. unit. } 24,25,28. 3
(28) Standard relief valve springs. Main E.88790. Rockers E.1542. } " " " 3
(29) Increased inertia crank balance weights to E.1554/5 } " " " 3
(30) Camshaft to EW.1416. 28. 1

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}
  
  


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