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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).
Progress report on engine development, testing, and materials research.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 161a\1\  scan0113
Date  15th January 1940 guessed
  
(3). TEST UNITS. - Report test position of:-
(a). E.44. Single cylinder unit 3.8" x 5.5"
(b). No.1 Vee Twin unit ...... 5.1" x 6.5"
(c). No.2 Vee Twin unit ...... 5.1" x 6.5"

(4). PUMP TEST RIG. - Report test position of C.A.V. Pumps.

(5). TEST BEDS. - Report position of test equipment for 2 Vee Twin Units.

(6). CONTRACTS. - Report position of A.M. Contracts.

(7). Axial Flow Compressor for 2 stroke R.I. Engine - Report progress - Fraser's & Chalmers' Blower.

(8). TRAINER ENGINE. - Discuss 'ud e' report on proposals for general 2-stroke engine development.

(C) - MATERIAL AND MECHANICAL RIG RESEARCH.
(1). Main Bearings. - Outline progress and future programme.
(2). Pistons. - Double girder and pressed piston development.
(3). Valve springs. - (a) programme of rig tests on shot blasted piano wire and heat treated carbon steel wire valve springs.
(b). Improved heat treatment.
(4). Vulture Connecting Rod Bolts.- Progress on Cohler rig and con rod rig tests.

(Contd).
  
  


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