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).
Status update and parts list for various B.60 engine units under development.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\3\ scan0222 | |
| Date | 19th June 1939 | |
| - 7 - Remarks. HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel}1/BA.19.6.39. B.60.No.3. On test for Development running. B.60.No.4. Fitted in 3.B.50 Chassis. B.60.No.5. New Unit in accordance with specification HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel}1/BA.5.4.39. The main items being. 1. EB.4919 Crankcase T H and Cylinder. 2. EB.4685 Crankshaft. 3. SCD.1043 Crankshaft Damper. 4. EB.3916 Aerolite pistons. 5. EB.4706 Cylinder Head - sloping valves. 6. EB.4719 Rocker Cover. 7. Er.33420 Exhaust Valves - solid stem. 8. EB.4482 Camshaft. 9. EX.S.1300 Wheelcase. 10. EB.3813/4 Exhaust Manifold. Crankcase T.H.Casting is expected 26.6.39. Crankshaft forgings promised 1st week in July. B.60 No.6. New Unit in accordance with specification issued in HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel}1/BA.5.4.39 and HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel}8/BA.26.5.39. The main items being. 1. EB.4918 Crankcase T.H. and Cylinder to suit Wilcox Rich Tappets. 2. EB.4685 Crankshaft. 3. EB.4913 Camshaft. 4. EB.4922 Tappet Body. 5. EB.4923 Exhaust Valves. 6. EW.2115 Pistons - split skirt. 7. EB.4706 Cylinder Head. 8. EB.3813/4 Exhaust Manifolds. continued. | ||