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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).
List detailing the status of experimental work and tests on various engine and car components.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 76\2\  scan0236
Date  15th December 1920 guessed
  
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Radiator. Completed. Goshawk. "A"
Induction pipes. Scheme N.574. "
Bonnet. Part details. "
Side lever mechanism. "
Rear brakes. "

Camshaft casing. Completed. Buzzard.
Cylinder heads. "
Crankcase & bearings, various details "
Fan. "

Bonnet model - Lec. 1311. Goshawk "B"

EXPERIMENTAL WORK ON CARS.

Long type chassis.
3/16 Gearbox, Flywheel & Clutch.
Goshawk Chassis.

EXPERIMENTAL TESTS.

Carburation tests on Goshawk engine.
Distribution and increased power tests - Condor.
Investigation tests on Marmon & Essex Cars.

ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL WORK.

Examination and test of modified Keith dynamo and Cut-out for 4LX. Car for U.S.A.
Performance of Westinghouse and Rotax dynamos on plain shunt.
Investigation and test of Bleriot Phi Cut-out.
Heating test of Lucas E575 dynamo at constant output of definite amount.
Comparative experimental tests of magnetos.
Bench test of series arrangement of Actuator box and Main switch for CKV. Car.
  
  


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