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).
General specification for the first Peregrine chassis destined for France, detailing engine and chassis components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 1\8\ B001_X100 Engine Chassis-page098 | |
| Date | 25th October 1932 | |
| 84027 RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} C. to HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson}8/KT.25.10.32. FIRST PEREGRINE CHASSIS FOR FRANCE. The first Peregrine chassis which will be going to France in about a weeks time will have the following general specification. Engine Unit. No.3. Large Journal Crankshaft 2.250 dia. journals, 4 1/8 stroke. R's 6/8 weight scheme of balance weights E.100 719/20. Improved oil distribution LeC's 3185, 3159. Improved cylinder head E.100578. Non turbulent type, 6.2 compression ratio. Small inlet valves. Latest short toe camshaft. Petrol Pump and Drive to RR.sch.3184, incorporating .250 stroke. Slipper wheel to LeC.3149 with reduced length of guide pins and brass bushes, load 12 lbs at 1 7/8" rad. Flywheel and Clutch to RR.sch.149-159. 13/1 Starter gear ratio. AND IMPROVED MOTOR Pistons to LOP.E.100158. Semi expanding carburetter. 1/32 larger cyl. studs. The four main features which are not fitted to this engine and which we hope will be fitted to the next car going to France are - (1) Turbulent type of cylinder head. (2) Larger thermostat for extra cylinder lubrication. (3) Improved bottom half having cooling ribs and larger oil capacity. (4) Borg and Beck type of clutch. Chassis. Low Rating Road Springs. J.3 aluminium type shock absorbers with fixed load. Marsden type radiator. | ||