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).
Proposal by Mr. Royce to revise the standard set of feeler blades for 40/50 and Goshawk chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 20\8\ Scan033 | |
| Date | 13th April 1923 | |
| X1027 To HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} BY } from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to CJ. E1/M13.4.23. RE. TOOLS AND SPARES FOR 40/50 AND GOSHAWK CHASSIS. X.1027 X.4084 Referring to the standard set of feelers we at present use, Mr. Royce proposes to revise these so as to make them cover the requirements of both chassis, and be more simple and yet more generally useful. Set out below are the different thicknesses of feeler blades required, as compared with the existing set. Existing blades and markings. Proposed blades and markings. .002" or .05 m/m .002" 40/50 Valve Tappets. .004" or .10 m/m .005" 20 HP. Valve Rockers. .010" or .254 m/m .010" .014" or .35 m/m Magneto .015" Battery & Mag. Contact Contact maker. Maker. .020" or .508 m/m Magneto Plug. .020" .025" or .635 m/m .025 All Sparking Plugs. .030" or .762 m/m Battery Plug. Perhaps you would kindly forward any comments you have to make as regards the above. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||