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).
Potential weight reduction on a 20HP chassis by modifying the flywheel, clutch, and engine head.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\R\October1927-December1927\ Scan112 | |
| Date | 28th November 1927 | |
| HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} FROM R.{Sir Henry Royce} C. to - BJ. ORIGINAL R2/M28.11.27. 20HP. X5300 X4538 Will you try the effect of reducing the weight of the flywheel and clutch. This appears to be about the only part on this chassis which we can hope to gain any real advantage in weight, outside the smaller wheels and shorter hubs. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} will soon be working at the new head for the engine, when we hope to gain a little in weight and power. R.{Sir Henry Royce} Handwritten notes: HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 2 Prints of G51212 (by Silence) 13.12.27. M/SS.{S. Smith} Stamp: RECEIVED 14 DEC 1927 R.{Sir Henry Royce} H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} f.{Mr Friese} instructed 15/12/27 | ||