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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).
Progress report on vehicle components, experimental work in progress, and various tests.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 76\2\  scan0283
Date  14th July 1921 guessed
  
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Oil Piping LeC.1361/1368. Further details issued and completes this section. Goshawk 11
12-gallon Petrol Tank. LeC.1376. Details completed. "
Frames and Fittings. Further details to LeC.1378/1391. "
Steering Column and Box. Further details to N.sch.903. "
Rear Axle Central Portion. LeC.750/809. Details completed. "
Rear Brakes. N.sch.809/1329. " " "
Propeller shaft & Torque tube. N.sch.919. " " 40/50
R.R. Tyre Pump. Oil Separator. N.sch.855. " " "

EXPERIMENTAL WORK IN PROGRESS.

Goshawk 11.
Frame, Gear box, Engine, Rear & front axles.
New thrust scheme for 40/50 bevel pinion thrust housing.

EXPERIMENTAL TESTS.

Road tests on Goshawk 1.
Exhaust heating tests - 40/50 induction pipes.
Ignition tests on 40/50 engine.
Tests on 4.EX Car.
Condor engine tests.

ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL WORK.

Completed experimental tests of new lengthened Lucas Dynamo.
Completed tests of new Lucas cut-out with duplex magnetic circuit.
Tests with first model starter motor switch for starter for early cars.
Investigation of construction of Delco Packard Condenser.
Investigation of utility of variable annular spark gap.
Completion of investigation of Rotax dynamo armature winding.

Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/LG.
  
  


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