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).
Modifications and repairs required for a B.60 Unit No.2 prior to chassis fitting.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 123\5\ scan0186 | |
| Date | 25th November 1938 | |
| 1044. & spec: To HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell}4/MH.{M. Huckerby}25.11.38. B.60 UNIT NO.2. We are returning the above unit for the following, prior to it being fitted in a chassis. (1) Remove existing EB.4332 camshaft and fit original shaft EB.4022. (2) Fit a new set of sodium cooled exhaust valves in accordance with our memo, Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell}19/MH.{M. Huckerby}24.11.38. (3) Fit EB.4401/2/3 modified inlet valve springs and top and bottom washers. (4) Fit new lower half joint. (5) Spring drive damper has been fidgeting on the crank nose; tapers require cleaning up. (6) No.1 connecting rod has been slightly damaged by the torsional indicator shaft. If necessary on inspection, a new rod to be fitted. (7) Damper spring setting to be given later. (8) Fit up-to-date B.V. induction system and carbs. (9) Water pump leaks. (10) Flywheel timing markings to EB.4021. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} | ||