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).
Cylinder block wear, measured at 200 Brinell, and instructions for an engine unit replacement and further inspection.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\5\ scan0139 | |
| Date | 24th May 1937 | |
| HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 200a Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}10/R.24.5.37. 3.B.IV. As you know, the most interesting feature on this car is the wear of the cylinder block, which is about 200 brinnel. We shall be glad if you will remove the engine unit and replace it by B.22, and proceed with bearing and cylinder wear inspection. The car is being put into the Shop to-night. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||