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).
Outlining various configurations and modifications for induction systems.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 93\2\ scan0042 | |
Date | 25th April 1935 | |
To RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}22/KW.25.4.35. INDUCTION SYSTEMS. (1) Single downdraught Stromberg, Rover type centre, Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1881. EX.18310. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation}1/KW.4.4.35. (2) As above, but centre twisted to 47º to enable pipe to be run on tilted engine, Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation}19/KW.10.4.35. (3) A new centre for pipe (1) to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1914, adaptors to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} to be available for use with this pipe. (4) Similar arrangement to (1) but a 4 port pipe for 20/25, together with the necessary exhaust system Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1800 EX.18316. Instructed Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation}1/KW.4.4.35. (5) The pattern for 4 altered to give a direct downward slope from the carburetter to the induction port. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||