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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).
The rearrangement of the 'Goshawk' engine, referencing blueprint LeC.1314.

Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\E\November1920\  Scan16
Date  27th November 1920
  
To DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}
Copy to CS.
" " EFC.
" " EY.

ORIGINAL.

E1/G27/11/20.

X.4219 RE ARRANGEMENT OF "GOSHAWK" ENGINE.

We send you herewith blue print of LeC.1314 shewing the above. This drawing gives information with reference to -

(1) General scheme of engine.
(2) Connecting Rods.
(3) Pistons - will be as present "Goshawk", but more rings at top in accordance with modern R.R. practice.
(4) Valve Gear.
(5) Valves, etc.
(6) Cylinder Head.
(7) Cylinder block.

The original tracing will be sent completed at a later date.

E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}

RECEIVED
DEC 1
  
  


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