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).
Memorandum regarding engine modifications and test results for chassis EU 45.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 29\3\ Scan053 | |
| Date | 18th June 1914 | |
| Handwritten Text: Re Chassis EU 45 - Spain power by fitting a larger induction pipe & carburettor & to fill higher compression. We shall have completed the 1000 mile bench test by early week with the new E 3718 pistons & 42 1/3. [Initials] A/S I should advise a larger carburettor in preference to the extra an valve in the induction pipe. Per [Illegible Signature] TOW [Illegible shorthand notes] Reversed Typed Text (from underlying document): We obtain type chassis with higher compression We have your suggested remarks concerning the proposal of fitting pistons and connecting rods of the V 40 type viz. M.3273 and M.3278. and also your opinion with regard to the fitting of stronger valve springs. H.4247. We will let you please have these returns at the earliest possible moment. In fact, we may communicate some of them to Mr. Johnson. | ||