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).
Page detailing the advantages of a starter motor system compared to others, and the progress on project EAC.10.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 64\4\ scan0056 | |
| Date | 12th December 1927 guessed | |
| -2- Contd. It will be noticed that there are three distinct advantages over the other systems in general use, such as Bendix, Bijur, and the schemes on the Stutz and other cars. They are : (1) more silent engagement, avoiding the distressing noise, and rendering the gears more lasting. (2) permitting of a small dia. pinion and therefore a smaller starter motor, avoiding the necessity of a large starter motor or double bearing for a heavy engine, and (3) silent disengagement independent of the careless handling of the press button. In conclusion, we must persevere to get this work ready for EAC.10 which we hope will be running in France in the spring of next year. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||