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).
Parts to adapt the earlier B.40 engine for the Myth chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\3\ scan0040 | |
Date | 6th December 1940 | |
To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. c.c to EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.1/SW.6.1&.40. The particulars on this memo have not been issued. EM.40. Myth 1030 700 In accordance with PL's.383-4-5-6. -------------------- Sec.5000 Crankcase and Cylinders. Sec.5010 Crankshaft. Sec.5160 Water Pump & Fan. Sec.5170 Oil Pump. Sec.5180 Wheelcase. Sec.5200 Oil Fittings. Sec.8070-(etc) Dynamo. -------------------- The following parts have been detailed from the above schemes, to reduce the length of the earlier B.40 engine and adapt it to the Myth chassis. Sec.5000. RE.1745 Crankcase & Cylinder 1 Off.(being traced) RE.1828 C'case Lower Half & Sump assembly 1 " RE.1829 Crankcase Lower Half. 1 " RE.1830 Sump - Top Half. 1 " RE.1831 Sump - Bottom Half. 1 " RE.1832 Oil Trough. Sump. 1 " RE.1833 Dip Stick. 1 " RE.1834 Drain Pipe - Rear bearing. 1 " RE.1835 Breather Pipe. 1 " RE.1836 Exhaust Manifold. 1 " RE.1837 Distance piece - water pump. 1 " RE.1838 Bracket - dynamo mounting. 1 " RE.1839 Sump unit - oil gauge. 1 " RE.1850 L.O.P. Crankcase & Cylinders. Sec.5010. RE.1840 Fan Pulley. 1 Off. RE.1841 Starting Dog. 1 " RE.1851 L.O.P. Crankshaft. (continued) | ||