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).
Outlining component specifications including tyres, valves, pistons, camshaft, clutch, and starter switch.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 81\1\ scan0057 | |
Date | 1st May 1914 | |
Y.C.A. RE/BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} 5.14 them fitted this way, and is quite a remarkably comfortable car to ride in at the back. X.3044 It will not be necessary for my purpose to fit over-size tyres, and I should leave this for a future experimen X.2983. I should like the high speed valves fitted, and the pistons which we think are likely to be adopted. X.2809. X.2369 X.2937. The camshaft I can see, will probably not be ready, although a special effort should be made to get this through if possible. I assume that the clutch will be oil retaining, if not already fitted. X.3034. X.2641. There is also the new automatic switch with the single press button for the starter. This automatic Contd. | ||