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).
Telegram suggesting engine modifications to reduce noise, involving valve springs, ports, camshaft, dampers and clutch.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\H\November1921\ Scan42 | |
| Date | 3rd November 1921 | |
| POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. ORIGINAL This Form must accompany any inquiry respecting this Telegram. C. OR B. Recd. from Charges to pay s. d.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} No. of Telegram: B. 42 Sent: 9 56 A.M. To: 1320 By: Ha Office Stamp: DERBY 3NO 21 Prefix: X4227 Handed in at: Chichester Office of Origin and Service Instructions: T Words: 47 Received here at: 3/16 [Overwritten references: X4227 / X4329, X4226 / X4244] Roycar Hives suggest record speed Roar commences then increase with Valve spring possibly Valve closing unsteadily double ports with increased capacity may reduce roar press forward head and special Camshaft to make all inlet ports double stop Bring chassis with shoon dampers and improved clutch P Royce [Printed at bottom right edge: E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} or C. 2. M78247 T914/109 25 million 3/7/20 R.{Sir Henry Royce} & Co. Ltd. 721.] | ||