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Specification sheet for different types of multi-ringed pistons for aero and chassis applications.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 35\2\  scan 019
Date  31th July 1917
  
H.M. Sta. A (570 H) S.D. 442. 9-2-17) G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 1905
To
X 2749
EFC {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer} 3/T31.7.17.
MULTI-RINGED PISTONS
Aero.
X. 2209A - Seven Ringed Pistons (Low compression).
X. 2209B - " " " (High " ).
Chassis.
X. 2369A - Piston with 6 Upper Rings and one Scraper and with no skirt.
X. 2369B - Ditto with skirt.
X. 2809A - Pistons with 6 Upper Rings and one Scraper, skirt, and 6 rings pinned.
X. 2809B - Ditto with 4 instead of 6 rings pinned and .2" gap instead of .4".
  
  
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).


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