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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).
Design status report on modifications for Kestrel and Goshawk engines.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 30\4\  Scan285
Date  20th September 1934 guessed
  
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ITEM                                DESIGN POSITION.

KESTREL ENGINE - CONTINUED:-

Modification to separated scavenger pumps.            Completed.
Modifications to ramp cyl. head - to clear water pipes.        Completed.
Generator pump for Lewis Gun installation.            Completed.
Modified dynamo drive (Rotax Generator).            Completed.
Mod. to water manifold pipe and petrol drain connection.        Completed.
Venturi condensate extractor and ball valve.            Completed.
Modification to gallery oil pipes.                Completed.
Mods. to sealing and relief valve for inverted flying.        Completed.

GOSHAWK ENGINE.

Outlet water rail to suit ramp cylinder head.            Completed.
Induction pipe    -do-        -do-                Completed.
Valve Gear    -do-        -do-                95% complete.
Mods.to ramp cyl.head - to clear water pipes.        Completed.
Mod.to water manifold pipe and petrol drain connection.        Completed.
  
  


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