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).
Inspection report on the wear of Eska Tungsten points from a Goshawk distributor after 11,587 miles.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 35\6\ scan 127 | |
Date | 26th June 1924 | |
ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To: E.Y.B. Order No. WA{Mr Wallis}52 Customer's No. X 2894 Eska Tungsten points AQ off chassis 76II These points have run altogether 11587 miles on a Goshawk distributor fitted to 7GII. Screw point. About 90% of the surface has been in contact. No appreciable wear in the depth of the point. Worn surface very rough with a rather large cavity at the centre, and badly discoloured. Lever point. About 60% of the surface has been in contact. Very little wear in the depth. Surface fair, with a rough projection presumably Signed: contol. This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work. | ||