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).
To Mr. Clark detailing the conversion of a C2 engine into an Eagle 8 type, listing the experimental parts used.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 37\4\ scan 169 | |
| Date | 5th October 1917 | |
| R.R. 238 A (770 H: (S.D. 442, 9-9-17) G 1965. X,3048 5.10.17. Mr. Clark. EXPERIMENTAL C2 ENGINE X.2118 X.3030. We have converted the above engine into an Eagle 8 type and have also incorporated the following experimental parts :- X 3048 Thinner plates on mag: drive spindles. X.3036B. Water Pump to drawing E.14232. X.3152A. Water Pump casings prepared with Copal varnish on the inside. X.2871. Lightened wiring tubes. X.3093E. Aluminium water pump drive tower. X.3159. New departure ball bearings in water pump drive. X.2925. Valve spring washers to LeC.857, X.2980. Standard pistons E.13289 but fitted with piston stops E.14380 having no retaining nut and washer. (Sgd) E.H. Caverley. | ||