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).
The production status of electrical components for the Goshawk II engine.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 51\2\ Scan079 | |
| Date | 1st January 1929 | |
| R.R. 189 (500 H) (SD. 296. 15-17) M.P. 176549. COPY X4338 BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /C6/PS. 1. 29. "D" Dept. c. to Id. Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} for EWT. X4338 RE PRODUCTION OF GOSHAWK II. The following represents the position in regard to each section relative to issuing same for production, in accordance with chart supplied by Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Where design from W.W. is required is indicated in each case; R. {Sir Henry Royce} has definitely stated that the electrical equipment should be produced by R.R. (1) STARTER MOTOR. This must be of R.R. design, but cannot be instructed until the first experimental motor has been passed experimentally. (2) BENDIX DRIVE. This should be of the modified design which has now been received from W.W. (3) STARTER MOTOR SWITCH This cannot be instructed until we receive new designs from W.W. (4) DYNAMO This cannot be instructed until we receive scheme for the Dynamo to suit its new position. (5) DISTRIBUTOR This should be instructed in accordance with the latest scheme. (6) CONDENSER This cannot be instructed until the first one has been tested out experimentally. (7) COIL The coil cases may be instructed, but the windings should be held up, as they may be altered to suit the higher speeds which are attained by Goshawk II. engine. (8) BALLAST RESISTANCE. This can be instructed with the exception of the wire which may be altered in length. Contd' | ||