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).
Experimental modifications to the 20 HP engine undershields to prevent water and mud ingress.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 56\3\ Scan159 | |
| Date | 13th December 1926 | |
| BP c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} RECEIVED X590 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} BY/Cgh{W Clough}10/G.13.12.26. re 20 HP. - ENGINE UNDERSHIELDS. With reference to Thnll/H9.12.26. a set of engine undershields has been produced experimentally embodying modifications to prevent water and mud penetrating up between the engine guards and the sides of the crankcase. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} is arranging for these to be fitted to an experimental car, and if found satisfactory they will no doubt be introduced on production as soon as possible. BY/Cgh.{W Clough} | ||