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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).
Progress report on experimental work, detailing design instructions, work carried out, and experimental parts issued.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 76\2\  scan0280
Date  4th June 1931
  
PROGRESS OF EXPERIMENT WORK
ENDING 4TH. JUNE. 31

DESIGNS AND INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED FROM W.W.
LeC.1396 - Cylinder Head Modification. Goshawk 11
LeC.1397 - Tyre Pump Connection. "
LeC.1399 - Piston and Conn. Rod. "
LeC.1400 - Bonnet & Radiator Top Support. "
LeC.1401 - "

DESIGN WORK CARRIED OUT AT DERBY.
Back Axle Ratios. Goshawk 11
Crankcase Breather. "
Layout of Steering Box Support Tube. "
Arrgt. of 12XR2 C.A.V. Willard Battery. "
Prop: New Position of Step Irons. 40/50
Battery Box Lid{A. J. Lidsey} Fastener. "
Modification to Clutch Mechanism. "
Instruction Plate for Primer Cock. "
Exhaust Heater Throttle. "

DETAILS OF EXPERIMENTAL PARTS ISSUED BY D.O.
Change Gear & Brake Lever Mech. LeC.1333 Details compl: Goshawk 11
1349 and 1351.
Rear Axle Centre Portion N.sch.761. 750 "
and 809. Further details issued.
Rear Brakes. N.sch.809. LeC.1329. "
Further details issued.
Rear Hubs. N.sch.809. Further details "
issued.
Petrol Tank. LeC.1376. Part details "
issued.
Front Axle & Cross Steering Tube. N.sch. "
690. Part details issued.
Frames & Fittings. LeC.1383. 1391. "
Further details issued.
Steering Column & Box. N.sch.902. "
Part details issued.
Modification to Ball Joint Controls. Details compl: "
LeC.1387 -

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