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).
Achieving better crankshaft balance with less counterweights, with a conclusion to test on aero engines.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 85\5\ scan0109 | |
| Date | 20th May 1936 | |
| EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT. X217 REFERENCE :- Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}18/RW.20.5.36. Subject of Report:- Better Crankshaft Balance with less counterweights. General Conclusions :- Should be run on 10,000 miles test after suitable design is received. Also possible weight saving in Aero engines. Copies of Report Circulated to :- Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} WOr.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Report to be noted for further action by :- Design and Experimental Depts. Test carried out on :- 6-B-IV. Test No. By :- Date :- RR 2X (50H) (63974 6-6-34) G.C.B. | ||