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).
Report page detailing engine issues with the ignition system, piston leakage, and carburation.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 77\3\ scan0182 | |
| Date | 6th August 1919 | |
| 2. of, i.e., tappets, actuating control rods passing through the crankchamber, crankchamber joints, etc. 5. We also consider that the battery make and break mechanism is not giving satisfaction owing to the [handwritten addition: oil vapour] pressure etc. which is forced into the make and break box, causing the platinum points to become [typed word 'fouled' is crossed out and handwritten word 'dirty' is added]. Is it not possible for some ventilation scheme to be arranged for this make and break box? This point has already been brought to EFC's attention on various occasions. 6. We feel that the power and general running of the engine, especially at slow running flexibility, is considerably influenced by the leakage past the pistons. Carburation is also unsatisfactory. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | ||