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).
Development of twin carburetters for 6-cylinder engines, referencing the Phantom II.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\U\2January1930-September1930\ Scan101 | |
| Date | 1st May 1930 | |
| -- By HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}) FROM R.{Sir Henry Royce} -- By ) (At Le CanadelHenry Royce's French residence.) C. to SG.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Par CAR WORK - CARBURETTERS. From HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/AJL's work we shall probably have twin carburetters for 6 cyl. engines, and for simplicity these may have to be of the fixed type. I prefer these to be exactly on the lines of F.{Mr Friese} carburetters in the Vee (Claudel emulsion jets). We should then go on with our knowledge and keep all in line. We believe we have now developed these into something better than any others - Stromberg, Zenith, etc. One is still a little doubtful if such good results in economy and exact metering under traffic conditions can be obtained, and this remains to be proved. Certainly it may make considerable difference having duplex with impulse suction. As soon as we know if they behave satisfac- torily E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} will get a design moving for Phantom 2. Japan will have single expanding until Phantom 2. is ready for production. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||