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).
Design position report detailing the status of modifications and components for the Merlin, Goshawk, and Vulture engines.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\4\ Scan353 | |
Date | 31th December 1935 | |
(sheet 8) ITEM. DESIGN POSITION. MERLIN "E" ENGINE - CONTINUED. Modified coolant return pipe to suit "Fairey" P.4/34 aircraft. In hand. " wheelcase breather to suit "Fairey" and Supermarine In hand. installations. GOSHAWK "C" ENGINE. Application of Farman two-speed supercharger drive. Put aside. "V" serration airscrew shaft. Completed 30.12.35. Conduit Wiring. Cancelled. Supercharger branch pipe for use with free flow induction pipe. Completed 18.12.35. Mod. to cylinder block separate washer under cylinder liner Completed 30.12.35. top flange. Mounting and drive for Herzmark compressor. In hand. Strengthened cylinder end. In hand. Mod. to water pump volutes to clear starter motor. In hand. VULTURE ENGINE. Investigation of engine mounting framework. In hand. Crankcase. In hand. Connecting rods. Completed 31.12.35. Crankshaft. In hand. Reduction gear design. In hand. | ||