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).
List of standardised and experimental parts with notes on status and performance.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\3\ scan0321 | |
| Date | 16th June 1937 | |
| -6- 16.6.37. Leyland S.1633 K.{Mr Kilner} - Special red rubber hose for water connections. - Sheet issued. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std. - Thermometer with flexible capillary for sound insulation. - Sheet issued. The following parts not standardised but provided useful data and experience:- E.86615 - Crankshaft with extra and opp. hole in each journal. - Showed no merit to justify standardising. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} - Valve springs produced in low carbon wire in U.S.A. - Satisfactory. Samples for test only. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} - Deletion of hydraulic tappets. - Experiment to gain experience for final scheme on 32-EX. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} - Burgess Air Filter Element - Further mileage on this type required on 32-EX. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} - Deletion of Air Silencer Support Stays in connection with 4 port head. - Rivetted flange worked loose. Modified scheme running on 32-EX. NS.{Norman Scott}4738. 4747. 4819. - Experimental scheme for deletion of Oilite Bush on clutch shaft. - Run to gain experience. Design scheme on 32-MX.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/MRC. - VM.20 Clutch facings. - Not suitable for standardisation. LeU.5406. - M/S Engine Feet. - Cracks developed. Modification has been made for fitting to 32-EX | ||