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).
Condition report detailing the state of engine components including pistons, rods, bearings, and cylinders.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\1\ scan0235 | |
| Date | 29th September 1933 | |
| -2- Pistons EB.425 General condition good. Piston rings and gudgeon pins Good. Note! the original pistons were changed in France, and the above pistons have only run about 1,000 miles. Connecting Rods & Bearings Nos. 2-4-5 original rods. Nos. 1-3-6 were changed in France and replaced by new ones and only run 1,000 miles. Connecting Rods No.1. rod and cap badly damaged on bolt boss section. Remaining rods good. Connecting Rod Bearings W/Mt. No.1. Top and bottom damaged on side faces. No.2. Top half breaking up in centre. Metal broken away on near joint face on bottom half. No.3. Top and bottom good. No.4. Top half scored in centre and breaking up near joint face. No.5. Top half breaking up in centre and near joint face. Bottom half cracked near joint face and small portion of metal broken away. No.6. Top and bottom good. Cylinders E.B.89. Long Skirt. General condition good. Cylinder Head. Turbulent type. EB.615. All seats slightly pocketed. cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} | ||