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 modifications and investigations for the Goshawk 'C' and Vulture engines.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\4\ Scan342 | |
| Date | 10th December 1935 | |
| (sheet 8) GOSHAWK 'C' ENGINE. Application of Farman two speed supercharger drive. Application of accelerator pump to updraught carburetter. Completed 7.12.35. Arrangement of 8 bolt wooden airscrew hub. Completed. Modification to starting gear:- oil seal for motor and improved lubrication. Completed 29.11.35. "V" serration airscrew shaft. In hand. Carburetter hot spot and air intake flange. Completed 7.12.35. Modified induction pipe and cylinder head. Completed 10.12.35. Water connections - free flow induction pipes. Completed 10.12.35. Conduit wiring. In hand. VULTURE ENGINE. Investigation of engine mounting framework. In hand. Crankcase. In hand. Connecting rods. In hand. Crankshaft. In hand. Crankshaft - wooden model. Completed. Model crank - for wobble tests. Completed. | ||