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 various engineering developments, tests and comparisons with other manufacturers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 174\3\ img306 | |
| Date | 11th December 1931 | |
| -6- 23. Camshaft for Halford Tappets. Jnr.{Charles L. Jenner} is dealing with this. 24. Aluminium Engine Specification. A specification will be issued this week end, even though it may be altered later, in order that HPB may get along with the main items. 25. Aluminium Drums. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HL. will make detail drawings of the integral front hub and drum. Two more aluminium rear drums as on 9.E.V. will be ordered. 26. Water Pumps. Modified water pumps appear to be functioning satisfactorily, though none of them have done a big mileage. 27. Myth Detail Drawings. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/MK.{R. E. B. Meade-King} promised completion in 14 days. 28. List of Faults. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CVS. asks that Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Tym. should take over the tabulated list of faults whilst he would deal with a full list of engine specifications. 29. Plain side shaft bearings, Napier Box. Thornhill will see if he can locate the bearings. The object of the test is to see if bearings make any difference to bottom noise. 30. Silence of Studebaker Batten Gear compared with Austin and Morris. A test will be carried out as soon as the Studebaker gets on the road again. 31. Progress of work on Austin 8 H.P. Car. It was reported that this car required a roll rod and some new front springs. It was agreed that these should be ordered forthwith. -Continued- | ||