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).
Overhaul and fitting of engines to chassis B.2-LS and B.4-LS, including a comprehensive list of parts used.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 144\3\ scan0313 | |
| Date | 16th August 1938 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation} Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/FHA1/IB.16.8.38. -------- Reference your enquiry regarding engine now fitted to chassis B.2-LS. and B.4-LS. CHASSIS B.2-LS. Engine ex chassis B.149-JY. overhauled as detailed below:- 1 Crankcase complete with bearings to LOP EB.2737. 1 Cylinder block complete......... EB.2929.A. 1 set 6 connecting rods, ........ LOP EB.2704. 1 set Pistons ................. LOP EB.2833. 1 Crankshaft ................ LOP EB.2700. 1 Flywheel. ................... GB.2496. 1 Cam Shaft ................... EB.2746. 2 Cam Bearings ................ E.55574/5. 1 Oil Filter .................. LOP E.60112. 1 Oil Filter Indicator ........ LOP EB.1196. CHASSIS B.4-LS. We are assuming in this instance that K, have fitted the spare engine supplied by us. The following work was carried out on the spare engine No. B.22, supplied to us by Experimental Department:- Hone all cylinder bores .010" o/s. 1 set 6 pistons ................ EB.3364. 6 new bearings fitted to con rods EB.2815. liners EB.3257. small end bushes E.51375. 1 new crankshaft complete with EB.3376. balance weights 1 set main bearings and liners lea EB614/791. 2 EB.613. 4 EB.3531. 4 EB.3534. 2 EB.3532. 8 EB.3535. 1 set of Carburetters .......... EB.2705. complete with induction pipe .. EB.2703. 1 Oil filler .................. EB.153. 1 Distributor ................. D.54392. complete with governor. ....... EB.548. Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/FHA. | ||