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 detailing modifications and production status for various engine components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 123\4\ scan0307 | |
| Date | 23th October 1936 | |
| -5- 22. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell}4/KW.14.10.36. Deturbulated 4 port heads. SB.{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister} detailing. DETAILS ISSUED TO SHOP 23.10.36. 23. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell}10/JH.9.10.36. Strengthened Exhaust Valves in S/SLV. -close clearances-for 4 port heads. E88448. Machine completion date 12.11.36. 24. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell}12/JH.6.10.36. (1) LeC.5215 improved Oil Feed to Push Rods. Machining completed Fittings to No.9. (2) Ex.24660 Exhaust Valves in s/SLV Machining completion 12.11.36. Fittings. to No.9. (3) E.88370 Water heated Hot Spots produced in A/C. replacing I/C fitting to No. 14. Machining completed. (4) E.88348 Assembly of Oil Pump Drives. Can obtain ex Production as required Fitting to No.9. (5) LeC.5275 - Non return Valve in rocker supply. Machining completed Fitting to No.9. 25. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell}20./KW.14.10.36. No. 15 Unit for 38-Ex. We are obtaining ex Production. --------------------------------- RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel} | ||