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).
Progress report on experimental work, detailing designs and modifications for various chassis and engines.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 76\2\ scan0213 | |
| Date | 14th August 1920 | |
| X.272 PROGRESS OF EXPERIMENTAL WORK. FORTNIGHT ENDING 14.8.20. Particulars. Type of Chassis or engine. DESIGNS OR INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED FROM W.R. Lec. 1228. Cylinder facing. Buzzard. " 1248. Crankcase - section through lower half. " " 1262. " particulars of rear end. " " 1263. " details of rear arms. " " 1264. " details of front arms,and " dynamo anchorage. " 1268. Starter motor rear end bracket. " " 1270. Crankcase - plan of upper half. " " 1271. Re " rear supporting member. " " 1265. Connecting rods. Vulture. " 1267. Petrol level gauge and arrangement 40/50. for reserve petrol supply valve. DESIGNS BEING CARRIED OUT AT DERBY. Starter motor wiring. Condor. Half size arrangement of engine. Eagle. Rear road springs - designs and calculations. 40/50. Starter for old type of cars. " Modified petrol tank - Reserve fuel device, Level " Indicator and Side Filler Vent. Junction boxes and wiring scheme in connection " with the use of Smith dynamo and cut-out. Thief proof lock on switch and bonnet. " Modification to existing pieces in accordance with Goshawk. Mr. Royce's instructions. Also work on Brake and " Clutch actuating gear, induction pipes, starting " handle and Petrol system. Cylinder block - alternative scheme. Buzzard. DETAILS OF EXPERIMENTAL PARTS ISSUED BY PRODUCTION D.O. Constantinesco Gun Control Gear. Complete. Condor. Modification to ball end on front axle " 40/50. for shock absorber. Scheme N.383. Spare wheel carrier - scheme N.325,501,520. " " Chassis models with 1" & 2" higher dash - " " Lec.1240 - 1254. Instrument board - Lec. 1254. " " Modification to rear shock absorber " " Scheme N.383. Modification to rear axle - Scheme N.1115. " " Earth wiring schemes N.381/4/9 - part details. " " 3/19 Gear box - Lec.1157. " " (Contd). | ||