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).
Querying the correct tappet clearance for SS models with new cam forms.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 17\6\ Scan071 | |
| Date | 11th December 1928 | |
| HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X7060 BY/Cgh{W Clough}3/G.11.12.28. FEELER GAUGES FOR SS.{S. Smith} With reference to R1/M8/12.28. our impression was that R.{Sir Henry Royce} intended the tappet clearance to be .006 with the new cam forms which we have on SS.{S. Smith} However, will you please confirm if you are in agreement with the sizes specified on the above memo. BY/Cgh.{W Clough} | ||