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).
Outcome of a 15,000-mile test on a Phantom III, listing special features suitable for standardisation.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154a\3\ scan0277 | |
| Date | 1st May 1937 | |
| 35-EX - PHANTOM III. Outcome of special features fitted for 15,000 miles' test in France, Jan - May, 1937. The following parts are suitable for standardisation:- Reference. Description. Notes. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} Cylinder liners in I/C cast by R.R. Reviewing cost figures and general position. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} R.R. 56 liners in main bearings. Sheet issued. E.88261. 4-Port Cylinder heads and fittings Sheet issued. LeC4729- (with Km.965 exhaust valves) 40-63 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/swdl.{Len H. Swindell} Felt pellets in rockers to control Standardised. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWR. oil flow. E.88370. Aluminium water heated hot spot. Sheet issued with slight mod. to simplify coring. LeC.4549. Steady bracket for ignition control. Suitable for standardisation, but controls require further revision. LeC.5275. Modified non-return valve in rocker Already standardised. supply. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} Oil level indicator with cork float. Sheet issued. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/swdl.{Len H. Swindell} Connecting rods (Marine type) On production but first E.84681. Set run for second half of mileage. time 10,000 miles covered in France. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/JBB. "GACO" washer in oil filler. Improvement on standard. Suitable for standardisation. Cost question in consideration. | ||