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. concerning the dispatch, modification, and ordering of pistons.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 148\3\ scan0381 | |
| Date | 25th August 1938 | |
| 1256 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation}4/JH. 25th August, 1938. The Light Production Co.Ltd., 60/66 Rochester Row, Westminster. S.W.1. For the attention of Mr. Brooks. Dear Sirs, We are despatching for your attention 12 pistons which we would like to have ground to your No.12 cam. Also, we would like to know the position of 14" raised crown" pistons which were ordered in accordance with our letter ref. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wdl.7/JH.3.8.38. These to be produced from our drawing No.Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}522 except that the raised crown should be extended to 300. We would like you to supply 32 pistons, completely finished to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}522 (the crown being raised .170). An official order will follow in due course. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||