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).
Drawing modifications for the Goshawk 11 engine to address an over-oiling issue.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 77\3\ scan0262 | |
| Date | 10th November 1921 | |
| To Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to CJ c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} X4224 E5/G10.11.21. X.4224 X.4235 - GOSHAWK 11. OVER-OILING. We send you herewith drawing No.LeC.1484 shewing the baffle or oil splasher improved. This drawing cancels LeC.1483 LeC.1484 also shews the piston skirt lengthened to suit the scraper ring piston. Instructions have already been sent to you regarding the modifications to oil holes and grooves, and oil feeds. Mr. Royce desires not to use the scraper ring piston unless we are forced to by the other measures we are taking failing to have sufficient effect. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||