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).
Summary of experimental work, tests, and standardisations carried out on various automotive and aero components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 76\2\ scan0233 | |
| Date | 27th November 1920 guessed | |
| -2- EXPERIMENTAL WORK CARRIED OUT 3/19 Gearbox - flywheel & clutch. Long type chassis. Petrol tank with level indicator and reserve supply tank. Modified wiring scheme, using R.R. Switchboard and ignition switch on instrument board. Goshawk chassis. EXPERIMENTAL TESTS CARRIED OUT. Horse power tests on 40/50 engine. Northcliffe. Tests on Goshawk engine. " " Condor " ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL WORK. Curves of C.A.V. Bosch dynamo. Test of series arrangement of Actuator box and Main Switch for 45X Car. Further work on magnetoes. Copper fuse wire experiments. Specific resistance of alluminium alloys. STANDARDISATION SHEET ISSUED. Steering pivot pins made with a slow taper for fitting to axle. Double thrust bearing for rear axle pinion. Plain thrust washer in place of ball thrust on off side steering pivot. Condor power starter - gear isolated from engine for prevention of oil leaks. ---------- | ||