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).
Request to Light Production Co. Ltd. for the supply of 48 Scraper Rings with specific properties.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 148\3\ scan0202 | |
| Date | 9th February 1937 | |
| G/JWH ROY{Sir Henry Royce} [Handwritten] 1236 [Handwritten] (Experimental Dept.) Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Mths{Reg Matthews}8/M 9th February, 1937. Light Production Co. Ltd., 60/66 Rochester Row, Westminster, LONDON, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. C.H. Brooks. Will you please supply at the earliest possible date 48 Scraper Rings similar to EB.2378 but with 32.0 lb. per sq. in. wall-pressure; heat formed and ground finish on periphery. These rings are for 3.250 diameter bores and are similar to rings supplied for 3½ litre Bentley. Yours faithfully, For ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||