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).
Work on experimental parts, electrical components, and standardisation sheets.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 76\2\ scan0223 | |
| Date | 20th October 1920 guessed | |
| -2- Wheel stop for frontaxle (complete). Goshawk. WORK CARRIED OUT ON EXPERIMENTAL PARTS. 3/19 Gear Box - Flywheel & Clutch. U.S.A. Vertical pivots. 40/50. E.R. Distribution Board. " Ignition Switch. " Goshawk Chassis. EXPERIMENTAL TESTS. Bench tests on Goshawk. " " 40/50. to cure overoiling. Tests comparing thin and thick leaf springs. Consumption tests on 40/50. ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL WORK. Examination and report on Westinghouse and Bijur Starter Motors and Dynamos, and Rotax Dynamo. Ampere output curves of Aero Type Dynamo with carbon Vibrator Regulator. Attempts at Copper Depositing small Sylphon Tubes. Full particulars of Smith type 2D Dynamo obtained by dismantling overheated dynamo returned from Mr. Royce. Fuse wire tests on samples handed to us by C.O. Bench test of Tungsten Distributor and contact points. STANDARDISATION SHEETS ISSUED. Modified cylinder water jackets - Eagle. New type magneto drive (serrated). Wakefield Castrol "R" Oil. Silencer front and rear .530" lower. Dynamo drive - Whittle Belt with half links. ---------- | ||