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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).
List of technical issues and required examinations for a Peregrine II No.3 engine unit.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 169\4\  img124
Date  10th October 1932
  
RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
Mr Blundel
Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}10/KT.10.10.32.

PEREGRINE II. NO.3 Unit.

Will you please note the following points require attention on Peregrine No.3 unit which we have just handed to you.

(1) Timing to be reset 1 tooth earlier than at present and with .020 clnce should be I.O - T.D.C.
(2) Cylinder head water outlet cover leaks badly at joint.
(3) Water pump gland in casting leaks.
(4) Slight oil leak from rear bearing into clutch pit.
(5) Dynam pinion rattles.
(6) Examination of bearings and pistons.
(7) Examination of cross drive and tappet blocks and cam bearings.

Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
  
  


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