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).
The 'Buzzard' engine starter motor, referencing drawing No. Lec.1259.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\E\July1920\ Scan17 | |
| Date | 2nd August 1920 | |
| TO DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Copy to Gd. " BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} " HB.{C. E. Harcombe} " BT.{Capt. J. S. Burt - Engineer} " " EFC. X 3827 ORIGINAL RE "BUZZARD" ENGINE STARTER E1/G30/7/20. 2. AUG 1920 RECEIVED We send you herewith drawing No. Lec.1259 giving details of the pinion gear for starting the "Buzzard" engine, together with the solenoid for operating same. The flywheel of this engine is housed in a casing cast on the upper and lower halves of the crankcase. The starter motor is located on the left hand rear foot viewed from the driver's seat. Further details will be sent shewing the motor and reduction gear. Would you kindly instruct the pieces shewn on Lec.1259. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||