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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).
Experimental parts issued, work carried out at Derby, electrical experiments, and standardisation sheets issued.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 76\2\  scan0230
Date  18th November 1920 guessed
  
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EXPERIMENTAL PARTS ISSUED BY PRODUCTION D.O.

Rear axle details complete. Buzzard.
3/19 Gearbox. " " 40/50.
Bonnet model for 2" higher dash. " " "
Petrol filter in carburetter float chamber. " " "
DashBrackets and footboards for 2" higher dash. " " "
R.R. Wiring Scheme N.571. part details. "
Frame & fittings for long chassis. " " "
3/19 Gearbox. " " "
Rear axle. " " Goshawk.
Front axle & cross steering tube.details complete. " "

EXPERIMENTAL WORK CARRIED OUT AT DERBY.

3/19 Gearbox - flywheel & clutch. 40/50.
Long chassis "
Petrol tank with level indicator and reserve supply tank. Goshawk.
Chassis. "

ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL WORK.

Curves of Rotax dynamo performance.
Examination of condition of old Willard battery after test.
Winding details of Smith Cut-out.
Investigation of pre-war Bosch dynamo.
Test of R.R. Switchbox and distribution board.
Preliminary work on magneto testing.

STANDARDISATION SHEETS ISSUED.

Swan neck fixed by means of bent drawn tube and flanges. (Scheme N.345.)
Deletion of shutters in bonnet.

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