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).
Design position report detailing modifications and status for the Kestrel and Merlin 'E' engines.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\4\ Scan023 | |
| Date | 7th October 1935 | |
| ITEM. (7) DESIGN POSITION. KESTREL ENGINE. Adaption of RR. V.P. airscrew hub to take Schwarz blades. In hand. Alternative governor pump for V.P. airscrew. In hand. Parallel Vee serrations - RR. V.P. airscrew hub. Completed 2.10.35. MERLIN 'E' ENGINE. Low pressure oil pipes. Completed 25.9.35. Alternative drive for undercarriage retraction pump. In hand. Alternative scheme for oil heated throttles. Completed 25.9.35. Strengthened rotating annulus - starter gear. Completed 7.10.35. Mounting for Lockheed hydraulic pump - alternative positions. In hand. Vent pipe- supercharger bearings and boost control. Completed 25.9.35. Modification to generator oil pump drive. " 27.9.35. " " bolt bosses to suit set screws for wheelcase and lower half. " 1.10.35. " " S.U. carburetters to suit Fairey frame. " 7.10.35. Modified position of oil drain for dynamo drive. " 3.10.35. Modifications to cylinder head. " 4.10.35. Modified supercharger oil feed pipe - additional feed to blower gears via wheelcase. " 3.10.35. | ||