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).
List of technical instructions for various automotive components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 142\2\ scan0037 | |
| Date | 26th February 1923 | |
| - 2 - BY/C12/H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} 26.2.23. ------------------ Carburetter. ------------ The larger collar should be removed from the low speed valve E.51940. and cork washers should be used for the petrol level windows. Magneto Drive. -------------- The spherical damping device on the serrated drive should be instructed. Water Pump. ---------- This should be made to suit the 1" diameter suction. Water Connections. ----------------- Bottom Pipe should be increased from .875 to 1" dia. and top pipe increased from 1" to 1.125" but the latter should get be made to suit the new radiator with thermostat. Wire Fittings. ------------- New Sparking Plug Spanner E.52039 should be instructed. Fan Drive. --------- The spring controlled fan drive should be instructed for this, as standardization sheets have already been issued. Controls. ---------- No alteration should be made to these at present and material for the present scheme should be ordered up but hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} promises to push forward the experiments which are already in hand. Magneto Controls. ------------------ Longer Pull Rod E.51579. made from tubing with end pieces brazed in should be instructed. Contd | ||