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).
The examination and testing of a Simms Starter Motor after removal from a test engine.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 165\7\ img016 | |
| Date | 19th June 1951 | |
| To: Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} c: Hdy.{William Hardy} c: Hdy{William Hardy}/RD c: JRR c: Hdy{William Hardy}/AJP c: FJH.{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} c: Gry{Shadwell Grylls}/NL. c: Gnr. c: Gry{Shadwell Grylls}/RC.{R. Childs} Gry{Shadwell Grylls}/RC{R. Childs}/JM.{Mr Morley} 2/MW. 19.6.51. File: 2209.B. Simms St/Motor Type FV'SM.524 S'S'2'51. Serial No.5472J. The above type St/Motor was received in the Lab. for examination and report after removal from 100 hrs. Type Test Engine B.40 MK.2A/4. No. 83/. The motor was dismantled and all components inspected and found to be in very good condition. There were no score marks on the commutator, brush wear was negligible and bedding 100%. The motor was rebuilt and rig tested to specification and passed satisfactorily for further service. Gry{Shadwell Grylls}/RC{R. Childs}/JM.{Mr Morley} | ||