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).
Letter from the Experimental Department requesting details on induction systems for 10 and 12 HP four-cylinder car engines.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 122\3\ scan0172 | |
Date | 12th October 1939 | |
C 1033 Experimental Dept. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation}7/MH.{M. Huckerby} 12th. October, 1939. C.H.Fisher, Esq., 22, Hazeloak Road, WARWICK. Dear Mr. Fisher, This time I am writing in connection with the job. I am anxious to get hold of some information, so I will come straight to the point. The answers to the queries as stated do not constitute trade secrets, as it is possible for any person to obtain same. You are in the delightful position, however, of having most of the answers at your finger tips. I would be most grateful, if you would let me know any of this data you are able and willing to supply. Details of induction systems for 10 and 12 H.P. four cylinder car engines - (1) Type of carburetter (down or horizontal). (2) Whether 4 port or siamesed 2 port. (3) Whether buffer or round ended pipe. (4) Bore (dia.) of pipe. (5) Constant speed consumptions of the various cars mentioned (as obtained on the mileage tester). Yours sincerely, | ||