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).
Progress report detailing design work completed and experimental parts issued for various projects.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 76\2\ scan0222 | |
Date | 2nd October 1920 | |
X.222 PROGRESS REPORT. Fortnight ending 2.10.20. DESIGN WORK DONE AT DERBY. Modifications to bearings - Smith dynamo. 40/50. Operating device for Reserve Supply Valve. (alternative scheme). " Proposed pedal gear U.S.A. Left Hand Chassis) " Gauge light. " Alterations to Distribution Board. " Impulse Starter. A.Car Modifications for adapting wheel hubs to take 955 x 155 Michelin Disc Wheels. " Mechanical type pumps and drives. " Large battery in frame. " Starting handle. " Modification to Main Oil Pipe. Goshawk. Crankcase Oil Filler and Breather. " Small Magneto. " Brake Gear. " Petrol Tank and Shock Absorbers. (rear) " EXPERIMENTAL PARTS ISSUED BY PRODUCTION D.O. Modification to Flywheel & Clutch. Scheme N.398. (complete) 40/50. Earth Wiring details completed to Schemes N.507,380/1,397,384. " Wiring & Junction Box. Earthed connection Scheme N.555. (complete) " Modified Sims Petrol Gauge for 23 gall. tank. (complete) " Petrol Level Indicator - Scheme N.570. (complete) " R.R. Dist. Board - LeC.1277. " Reserve Supply Valve - Scheme N.57. " R.R. Ignition Switch - LeC. 1281. " Wiring used with Smith Dynamo - N.571. part details completed. " 3/19 Gear Box. part details. U.S.A. Engine coupling. (complete) " Side lever mechanism (part details complete) " Flywheel & Clutch. (complete) " Starter Switch. " Water Pump (complete). Buzzard. Crankcase top half. (complete). " Rear axle. (part details completed) Goshawk. (Cont'd) | ||