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).
Meeting minutes discussing synchromesh second speed, magnetos on future models, and engine shutter operation.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\2\ Scan334 | |
| Date | 30th November 1933 | |
| Minute No. -9- Hyl/R.30.11.33. 29. Not on Agenda. Synchromesh second Speed. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} enquired regarding the prospects of adopting the synchromesh on the second speed on the present design of chassis and when it was likely to be brought in. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} said that it might come on with the 20/25 with J.III. frame and therefore it is not likely that it will be ready for next Olympia show. It was pointed out that the J.III. gear box which has synchromesh on second is being fitted to the Vulture. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} said that it is most important that this feature should not be sold unless and until the P.II. standard car has the synchromesh second. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} and Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} will look into the position and make recommendations at the next Conference and suggest ways and means of adopting the synchromesh second. 30. Not on Agenda. Magnetos on future models. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} said that the Sales Dept. generally viewed with some regret the leaving off of the magneto on our later designs as they considered the fitting of a magneto either as a second ignition or as a stand-by a valuable selling point. C. said that he agreed with this view and read various memos written by Sales officials on the subject. The technical objections to fitting a magneto were explained and it was arranged that R.{Sir Henry Royce} should make out a case against the magneto showing its disadvantages from an engineering point of view for the information of Sales Department. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} was also requested to get out a scheme to provide a complete stand-by battery ignition. 31. Not on Agenda. What steps can be made to close the Shutters when the engine is stopped? Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} raised this point and said that he was under the impression that we lost a considerable amount of heat before the shutter closed automatically. Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} pointed out that the amount of heat lost before the shutters closed is usually within a limit of 10° and pointed out that the shutters really are never open below a set temperature which is about 65 | ||