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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).
Required engine component tests, power curves, and preparations for various engine units.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 155\2\  scan0074
Date  9th April 1937
  
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consumption tests with various cylinder blocks, also to include test with standard block and tin plated pistons.

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General

(1) Report of tests of B.9 required.
(2) Report of tests on Ph.No.3. required.
(3) Report of test on Ph.No.14 required.

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No.30 Bed

O.H.C. B.23.Unit

Continue tests as previous memo..

B.24. Unit

By the time the new dynamometer has been fitted this unit will again be ready for test. Assembly as previous time on bed.

Power curve to be taken, unit in general tuned up and gears quietened.

The gear quietening to be carried out on the test bed as they are special 45° angle teeth.

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General

1. Report on B.17. required.
2. Report on B.24. "

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Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell}
  
  


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