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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).
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)
  
  


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