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).
Specification revision for a Myth Engine M.40, detailing camshaft end float adjustment.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 153\3\ scan0188 | |
Date | 12th October 1942 | |
[Handwritten top left: O/k Chassis] To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/CP. c to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/OTS. [Struck through with a handwritten '3' below] [Handwritten top right: 1298] Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/CP.8/LH.{Mr Haworth}12.10.42. Myth Engine M.40 - No.1. Chassis - Austin/8 HP. Specification of the above engine unit is revised as follows :- Work carried out at Clan 5.10.42. Camshaft. LOP.RE.1682. Excessive end float .014" reduced to .004 by fitment of spacing Washer. [Signature] Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/CP. | ||