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 to The Light Production Co. Ltd. ordering 50 plain piston rings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 87\2\ scan0219 | |
| Date | 4th August 1936 | |
| x236 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Mths.{Reg Matthews}22/MA. 4th August, 1936. The Light Production, Co.Ltd., 60-66, Rochester Row, Westminster, London, S.W.1. For the attention of Mr.C.H.Brooks. Dear Sirs, Will you please supply 50 piston rings to the following details :- Rings to be suitable for 3.500 bore and to be made from similar material to the existing scraper ring and to conform to the same main dimensions in respect to width and radial thickness and to be just a plain ring not slotted, channelled nor drilled in any way. The rings should have the same free gap as given to the existing scraper rings for 3.500" bore and should have butt joints and fine turned finish on periphery. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||