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).
Satisfactory performance and specifications of Corrujoint cylinder head gaskets compared to other types.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 86\1\ scan0222 | |
| Date | 26th November 1936 | |
| Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/SWd18/R.26.11.36. Corrujoint cylinder head gaskets to EB.2619 were run satisfactorily throughout the development of the TT. engine also used in the actual TT. The particular gaskets we ran were .030 thick and 3 ply each layer being .010 thick. This compares with .050 thick as present standard C. & A.{Mr Adams} gasket, and, therefore, use of corrujoint would necessitate alteration if same compression ratio be maintained. When discussing standardisation of corrujoint, E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} commented on the reduced clearance between the piston top and the cylinder head, although we have not experienced any trouble in this respect. As far as our experience goes, that is, one attempt with a "Klinger" gasket, this type is not suitable for the job, and blew out at the first run. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/L.H. Swindall. | ||