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).
Extract outlining a rough specification for a modified Eagle engine, focusing on carburettor and ignition system alterations.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 37\3\ scan 008 | |
| Date | 27th September 1917 | |
| R.R. 285 a (200 T) (S.C. 536. 15-2-16) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 1547. X.3191 Extract from E4/W27.9.17 to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} With reference to the visit of Mr. Basil Johnson, Mr Whitehead and yourself, to St.{Capt. P. R. Strong} Margaret's, would you kindly note that the following is the rough specification as discussed of the modified Eagle for the immediate future without electrical starter, that is to say, something that can be got more quickly than the most advanced Eagle we have in view.- 5. Alterations to control of the R.R.C.H. carburetters and to magneto control to suit 2 magneto wheel case and battery ignition. 6. Addition of battery ignition to the engine. | ||