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).
Condition report on various engine components including the oil system, exhaust, fan, and dynamo suspension.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\4\ scan0197 | |
| Date | 24th November 1938 | |
| - 7 - HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}6/VS.{J. Vickers}24.11.38. Oil Filler. Complete to LOP.EW.1449 - Condition satisfactory. Oil Filter. To LOP.EW.1417 - Condition good. Oil Level Indicator. To LOP.EW.1616, including EW.1781 Fulcrum Pin. Condition satisfactory. Wire Fittings. To LOP.EW.1242 - see electrical report. Exhaust Manifold. Complete to LOP.EW.1026. With the exception of distortion on the bedding faces the condition is generally good. The distortion occurred in France and the manifold was changed. Fan. In accordance with LOP.EB.3593 incorporating S.CD.571 modified fan adjustment. EB.3775 Fan Spindle. EB.3774 End Cover. With the exception of a slight crack around one outer rivet the fan is exceptionally good, no grease has been lost and the bearings are satisfactory. Dynamo Suspension. Complete to LOP.DW.243. Except for slight signs of fidgeting on the crankcase this section is satisfactory. continued. | ||