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).
Query about the possibility of removing felt glands on valve gear to allow for the adoption of double valve springs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 66a\2\ scan0049 | |
| Date | 23th April 1927 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to BJ. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Y8060 E2/M23.4.27. RE. FELT GLANDS ON VALVE GEAR. X.8060 X.986 We should like to know if you consider it possible to do without the felt glands at present used on car engine valves, as if so, it will enable us to adopt double valve springs. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||