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).
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. requesting the supply of 14 modified 4.5 litre Bentley pistons.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 87\2\ scan0189 | |
| Date | 10th June 1936 | |
| Exptl. Dept. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Mths.{Reg Matthews}26/KW. 10th June, 1936. The Light Production Co.Ltd., 60/66, Rochester Row, Westminster, LONDON, S.W.1. For the attention of Mr. C.H. Brooks. Dear Sirs, We should like you to supply us with 14 Pistons complete with rings and gudgeon pins to the attached drawing R.S.201. The pistons are similar in every detail to the existing 4 1/2 litre Bentley piston except for the pocket in the crown; but we should prefer to have the sawcut in the scraper ring groove and with the increased taper on the skirt. We are in urgent need of these pistons and we should like to know the earliest possible date that you can supply them. We are instructing our Order Office to pass you an official order. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||