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).
Required tests and modifications for various engine units.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 155\2\ scan0086 | |
| Date | 10th May 1937 | |
| -2- Ph.III. No.8 UNIT This unit which is again assembled as 'Continental' practice unit to be fitted on bed. Details of test in next memo. B.9 UNIT Oil consumption tests to be continued and report issued on tin plated alum. pistons. ------------ Report required on running of Ph.III.No.6. ------------ No.30 BED C.17 Unit with 2 inlet cam camshaft for slow running. Is any further improvement obtained in idling if the tappet clearance is increased. T.D.C. Relative value of running with ignition at 13° B.T.D.C. and Power curve open exhaust. After obtaining all information on idling with this camshaft, remove and repeat tests with standard camshaft. B.20. Following the preparatory tests for a chassis send to gear quiteners for quietening the timing gears. Send in list of jobs requiring attention. B.24. This unit is having the T.T. type of head and block LeC.5367 fitted. Requires testing in accordance with new features. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} | ||