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).
Testing and proposed replacement of a standard gauge with a new, lighter Kismet type gauge.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 136\3\ scan0184 | |
| Date | 12th November 1936 | |
| 1150 To Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}24/AP.12.11.36. RE: KISMET TYPE GAUGES. We have tested the new model type gauge supplied by Messrs Wm. Turner & Bro.Ltd., Sheffield, and find that it is satisfactory in every way. We see no reason if there is any advantage to be gained, why this should not replace the heavier one at present standard. Weight of present standard gauge = 2 1/4 ozs. " " new proposed gauge = 1 3/4 ozs. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} | ||