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 performance of the 'SS' Chassis Engine and improvements on the 19-EX engine.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\2\ scan0051 | |
| Date | 16th January 1929 | |
| Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} R2/M16.1.29. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} RG.{Mr Rowledge} FROM R.{Sir Henry Royce} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to BJ. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} c. to PN.{Mr Northey} CWB. C. 'SS{S. Smith}' CHASSIS ENGINE. X.7771 X.7770 X.7070 This is undoubtedly distinctly more powerful, and our acceleration, hill climbing, and max. speed, should satisfy the most enthusiastic motorist, and we ought to get back some of our old friends who desire plenty of power. It makes one more satisfied with our old carburetter, whose other virtues we should like to retain. [R logo] Two engine improvements appear in 19-EX engine : (a) In spite of a cold engine (and poor slow running before warming up) the car went away extremely well on opening the throttle, (water cold, water heated throttle:) we had hoped for this with the altered induction system. (b) For no apparent reason this engine does not bang in the silencer, cutout open, and at all speeds, governor closing throttle. If this unexpected improvement is supported by other s/EX specimens it will be a great advance. A collection of such items might be useful Sales matter. It has occurred to me that we might use up showroom parts of Phantom, and replace by aero engine and 20 HP. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||