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 on components for Merlin C.I, Merlin C.II, and Goshawk 'B' engines.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\4\ Scan337 | |
Date | 28th June 1935 | |
(8) ITEM. DESIGN POSITION. MERLIN C.I. ENGINE. Air intakes to suit various aircraft installations - improved flow carburetter. In hand. Modifications to spring drive - increased angular movement. Completed 25.6.35. Supercharger rotor with integral guide vanes. " 28.6.35. MERLIN C.II ENGINE. Cylinder head - modified coolant passages and valve centres, inlet side plug. In hand. Modified supercharger. In hand. " " drive. In hand. " " valve gear. In hand. GOSHAWK 'B' ENGINE. Electric turning gear. In hand. Auxiliary drives for gun gear, generator pump, Herzmark air compressor. and V.P. airscrew pump. In hand. Lower half crankcase. In hand. E.shank Propeller shaft to suit Hamilton V.P. airscrew. Completed 21.6.35. | ||