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).
Cadillac type automatic tappets for the Phantom II.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 17\6\ Scan238 | |
| Date | 15th June 1934 | |
| x7060 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT REFERENCE :- Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Swd.1/KW.15.6.34. Subject of Report :- Cadillac Type Automatic Tappets, for Phantom II. General Conclusions :- That small irregularities of cam contour vary considerably the speed at which trouble starts in valves being held off seats. Our cams do not appear to be sufficiently accurately made. Copies of Report Circulated to :- E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Report to be noted for further action by :- Design and Tool Production. Test carried out on :- Test Bed and road. By :- Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/L.H.Swindall. Test No. Date :- 15.6.34. RR 2X (200) 50708 6-3-34. G.C.B. | ||