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).
New reed valve design for improving engine starting and the need to protect the design.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 31\3\ Scan022 | |
| Date | 15th January 1915 | |
| X.1449. COPY. -16115. To Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} for EH from R.{Sir Henry Royce} Copy to J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} " " E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} " " Na.{Mr Nadin} R18/IB15115. January 15th. 1915. Re Easy Starting. Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}/EH10/L13115. I quite understand the point of having some petrol in the induction pipe as well as the spray, and it suggests that we need not use, in the other form of priming, the double chamber vessel. I think the reed valve suggested by Mr Nadin a very good one, probably the best type that could be suggested for the purpose. I feel that the device works exceedingly well and quite agree that we should protect it, as it undoubtedly appears to be better than anything else at present known. I have asked Mr Nadin to get it protected as soon as possible. F.H.R. [Handwritten on left side]: EO History | ||