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).
List of parts and specifications for various engine units with remarks on their development status.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\3\ scan0237 | |
Date | 26th June 1939 | |
-6- B.60. Units - contd. No.7 contd. 1.EB.4670 Crankcase T.H. and Cylinder. 2.EB.4575 Crankshaft, nose end to EB.4101. 3.EB.3916 Standard Aerolite pistons with tin plated rings as B.V. production. 4.Ex.29697 Connecting Rods. 5.EB.FB.4098 Cylinder Head. 6.Ex.33420 Exhaust Valves, solid stems. 7.EB.4512 Camshaft. 8. EB.4838 Inlet pipes for small bore carb. 9. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}576 Flywheel. Conventional 8 No.1 Unit. New Unit inaccordance with specification issued in HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel}1/BA 4.5.39, the main items being, 1. EB.4600 Crankcase and Cylinders. 2. EB.4575 Crankshaft .4% Carbon Steel. 3. EB.4740 Pistons - tin plated rings. 4. EB.4532 Cylinder Head. 5. EB.4540 Rocker Cover. 6. EB.4506 Induction pipe. 7. EB.4599 Camshaft. 8. EB.4713/4 Exhaust Manifolds. 9. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}576 Flywheel. B.60.Casey Iron Units. No.1. On test for General Development, Cylinder Head modified to EX.S.1384. No.2. Fitted in 2.B.50 Chassis. Remarks. Now in the shop for the purpose of having the Chain Driven Shaft fitted, the sprocket wheel and C'shaft nose piece are again promised by the Morse Chain Co. by the week-end. Anticipate completing by July 4 th, but will endeavour to improve on this. continued. | ||