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).
Agreeing to standardization proposals for the C.2. Series, including modifications to the throttle and governor.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 66a\3\ scan0111 | |
| Date | 14th December 1926 | |
| E.Dept. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Sft.{Mr Swift} Rd. X8140 BY2/H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} 14.12.26. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} RECEIVED DEC 14 1926 Please note that BJ. agrees to the immediate incorporation for C.2. Series, of the following standardization proposals:- a/- Roller bearings to the main throttle. b/- Ball Bearings on the Governor Spindle. c/- The throttle modified so that we have an angle of 18° when the throttle is closed, instead of 12°. Will the D.O. kindly clear this up as quickly as possible, so as to enable the Order Office to instruct the Works. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} BJ | ||