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).
100-hour test of an Eagle 1X engine to prove new parts.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 43\1\ Scan050 | |
| Date | 19th August 1924 | |
| R.R. 493 (40 H) (SL 42 12-7-23). J.H, D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} X3989 EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. COPIES TO: RCJ BJ. WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} PN.{Mr Northey} OY. RG{Mr Rowledge} Expl. No. 3989 2654 REF. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}3/LG19.8.24. OBJECT OF TEST. To prove new parts. TESTER. T. A.{Mr Adams} Gibson. CONDITIONS. Test bench and hangar test. SUMMARY OF TEST. EAGLE 1X. 100 HRS. TEST. An Eagle 1X. engine was handed over to test 6.7.24 and completed 19.7.24, having the following modifications:- Strengthened Camshaft Cases. New Carburetter Stays. New petrol Pipes with rubber connections. New Oil Pipes (external) Vibration Dampers. Lodge KN.{D. G. McKechnie - Sales}9. Sparking plugs. The test consisted of :- 40 hrs. on the Hangar with a Tractor Prop: 10 hrs. " " " " Pusher " 50 hrs. " " Bed. Total hours - 100. Preliminary run and Hangar Test. The engine being new was given a contd:- | ||