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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 for part lists for the Peregrine engine, detailing components ready for tool production.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 1\8\  B001_X100 Engine Chassis-page114
Date  30th November 1932
  
84027.
BY.17/G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 30.11.32.

E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Dept. (strikethrough)
F.{Mr Friese} Dept. (strikethrough)
G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Dept. (strikethrough)
c. Hg/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} (strikethrough)
C Ws. (strikethrough)

Would you kindly send a list of part lists (to Ws) covering the following parts for Peregrine, which can now be considered satisfactory as to be in a position for tools to be produced :-

(1). Camshaft E.100863.
(2). Turbulent head for cylinder block to LeC.3222, having 1.200 dia. inlet valves.
(3). Piston E.100525.
(4). Cylinder block tapped for 9/32 studs on the head.
(5). Crankshaft, E.100643.
(6). Front engine mounting LeC.3285.
(7). Top Half Crankcase.
(8). Bottom Half Crankcase. X
(9). Timing Gears.
(10). Water Pump.
(11). Oil Pump.

The above list definitely omits :-

Carburetter.
Induction Pipes.
Connecting Rods.

(12). Brake Drums. G.100416 (Front).
G.100918 (Rear.)
(13). Shortened type propeller shaft 2¼" dia. with universal joints.
  
  


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