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).
Engine conditions, despatch options, and specific modifications for engine W.7.Z.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 89\4\ scan0191 | |
| Date | 27th November 1937 | |
| -2- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell}1/MH.{M. Huckerby}27.11.37. (3) Continued. Do we despatch in existing condition, that is minus cranks etc. or overhaul and make chargeable to Depôts ? None of these engines can be regarded as being in good condition. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}'s Engine W.7.Z. Bore out unit. To have a 3½ litre Bentley head fitted, a packing piece below the block, and sent to Paris as a spare unit. Crank to be drilled. This unit to be dealt with by Exp. Dept. and when finished handed to Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} | ||