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).
Engine modifications and parts required for car 27.G.VI.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 108\2\ scan0062 | |
| Date | 29th March 1938 | |
| To HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std. c. MX.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} 600 27.G.VI. While this car is having new bearings fitted to its engine, will you please carry out the following work on same - (1) Fit blades of correct material to fan. (2) Modify thermometer bulb position on cylinder head to SCD.504. (3) Modify engine front suspension member to have correct size and position of hole for bottom water pipe (as per latest production drawing). (4) Supply bottom water pipes to EW.1721 and EW.1640 and bracket (water pipe and drain) to EW.1722 as latest production drawings. The engine is being removed from the car in the Test Dept., and the necessary pieces for the above can be handed to you. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std. | ||