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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).
Modifications for the Ignition Governor on a 40/50HP Chassis.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 65\1\  scan0148
Date  26th April 1926
  
COPY
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c. to Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
BY/SS{S. Smith}8/DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}26.4.26.

Re 40/50HP Chassis - Ignition Governor.
Sec:5120.

In reply to your BY10/H.20.4.26, the modifications required by the Exptl:Dept: in connection with the Ignition Governor are as follows:- together with the position of the standard parts in the Works:-

| Alteration. | New Drg: No. | Standard Drg:No. | Position in Works. Series A-2-A, A-2-B. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Relay cylinder made .100 deeper. | E.74837. | E.72376. | 50 finished. 150 part machined. |
| 2. Relay valve in aluminium. | E.74886. | E.72503. | All finished. |
| 3. Governor Weights in aluminium. | E.74887/8. | E.72476/7. | All finished. |
| 4. Crosshead lengthened .100 at each end to suit deeper cylinder, and also to reduce the travel of piston. | E.74836. | E.72506. | 160 finished. 40 part machined. |
| 5. Sliding collar oil Seal to Lec.2121. | | | Already instructed for B-2 Series. |
| 6. No oil seal in Gov. Casing, i.e. present standard. | | | Already instructed for B-2 Series. |
| 7. Lighter loading on return spring. | E.74838. | E.72497. | All finished. |
| 8. Light spring ring to be fitted inside the chrome leather. | E.74907. | | No ring is fitted on present standard. |

Works cards have not been issued for B-2 Series, so it would appear possible to bring the modification on production at that Series.

BY/SS.{S. Smith}
  
  


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