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).
Cablegram from Mr. Grylls in the U.S.A. comparing twelve and eight-cylinder engines.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 173\4\ img088 | |
| Date | 6th December 1935 | |
| To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} & /KW. 6.12.35. The following is a Cablegram received from Mr. Grylls in the U.S.A. :- "Twelve smoother all conditions than orthodox Vee Eight but Eight can be made very good by flywheel flexible both laterally and torsionally. Think latter obtainable and worth while because up to date features. Zephyr rough because inch compression crankshaft deflections and engine tie rods for torque tube thrust. Possibly worth buying for body construction." Grylls. | ||