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).
Status report on the drawing and design modifications for the Merlin 'D' and Exe aero engines.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\3\ Scan118 | |
| Date | 16th March 1935 | |
| - 6 - EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}1/G.16.3.35. "MERLIN 'D' AERO ENGINE. ------------------------- RR.Sch.841 Arrgṭ. of Oil, Petrol & Water Pump Drives. Detail drawings will be put in hand as soon as possible. LeC.4373 Strengthened Tappet Arm ............ Recd. 25.2.35. Detail drawings completed and issued ...... 7.3.35. LeC.4379 Valves, Springs and Washers ............ Recd. 28.2.35. Detail drawings completed and issued ...... 4.3.35. LeC.4380 Ramp Head. S.C.A.U.B. Piston ............ Recd. 28.2.35. Detail drawings completed and issued ...... 6.3.35. LeC.4384 Single Cyl. Locking for Liner Gland Nut. Recd. 1.3.35. Detail drawings completed and issued ...... 2.3.35. LeC.4392 Strengthening of Cylinder Block ...... Recd. 5.3.35. Detail drawings completed and issued ...... 7.3.35. DES. 2349 2-Speed Supercharger - Operating Mechanism. Recd. 27.2.35. Detail drawings will be put in hand as soon as possible. DES. 2367 Supercharger Drive .................. Recd. 27.2.35. Detail drawings will be put in hand as soon as possible. DES. 2374 Modfn. to Crankcase ................ Recd. 22.2.35. Detail drawings completed and issued ...... 4.3.35. DES. 2384 2-Speed Supercharger - Principal Dimensions of Roller Clutch Components ...... Recd. 28.2.35. Detail drawings will be put in hand as soon as possible. RR.Sch.827 Oil Relief Valve. Detail drawings will be put in hand as soon as possible. "Exe" ENGINE S/C. UNIT. ------------------------- LeC.4248 4.25 Bore - Port Dimensions ............ Recd. 9.1.35. Detail drawings not required. LeC.4299 Sleeve Drive & Top Half Crankcase ...... Recd. 22.1.35. Detail drawings are in hand. | ||