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).
Secret memo about requiring a larger hole in the crankcase for the ignition governor.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 65\1\ scan0008 | |
| Date | 16th August 1924 | |
| X 8685 To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} S E C R E T. E2/M16.8.24. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} A.{Mr Adams} C. CRANKCASE & IGNITION GOVERNOR. X.9000 X.9140 Regarding the above we find we shall require a larger hole in the crankcase for the ignition governor which is to advance both ignitions. The new diameter of the spigot will be 3 1/4". We do not yet know where the stud holes will come, but will send particulars as soon as possible. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||