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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).
Engine test notes regarding 'thuds' and crankshaft distortion.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 25\3\  Scan020
Date  20th June 1911
  
R.P. 148 (20n) (W 414 13 4 11) G 1616. X634. 4100.
Engine
"Thuds" & crankshaft distortion etc.
1/6/11
Test on 1486 (new) chassis fitted with external slipper wheel, with pointer against rim of slipper wheel when firing on No 1 wheel ran out of truth No 1 shorted it was O.K.
1/2/11 spring in the pocket.
Test with [scribbled out word] engine gears cracked when accelerated
By shorting No 1 cyl it was greatly improved.
By running on the three rear cyls it was O.K.
3 front cyls only bad.
E.A.H.
e.p. 20/6/11
  
  


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