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).
The 10,000-mile test of the latest type of split pistons, noting elusive engine knocks.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 77\3\ scan0102 | |
| Date | 31th January 1920 | |
| EH. from EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} c. to Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} c. to WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} [Struck through] x3757 EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}3/F31.1.20. RE. 10,000 MILES TEST OF LATEST TYPE SPLIT PISTONS. Yesterday's run on chassis 53-CW - 488 miles. Total miles run since pistons fitted - 1568 " Report :- Engine shows signs of elusive knocks. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} [Signature] R.R. 235 B (200 T) (S.F. 673) 22-5-19. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2376. | ||