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).
Report detailing issues with grease blocking oil passages, incorrect spring settings, and water loss.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 1\4\ B001_X 100a-page067 | |
Date | 24th November 1932 guessed | |
arm. This had been erected with grease which had blocked up the bijur oil passages. The setting of the springs was also incorrect. There was a gap of 1/16" instead of .015. We are re-adjusting these. Re water loss We still maintain no loss of water by making the overflow pipe larger and cutting the end so as to face the wind. It is therefore not necessary to make any special air intake A H Hancock | ||