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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).
Response regarding a request for a 'gutty' 25 HP engine and a proposal to modify a GLN-60 unit for sale.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 107\1\  scan0237
Date  15th November 1934
  
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W/S - Lp.{Mr Lappin}

Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}31/KW.15.11.34.

Dear Lp.{Mr Lappin},

Replying to your note addressed to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} of 13.11.34. I do not think there is such an animal as a "gutty" 25 HP. engine. Anyhow, we have nothing of the sort.

The proposal is to put a 25 HP. head and camshaft and new connecting rods into GLN-60 unit, and then hand it over for sale. If Bulman of Hawkers wants a 20/25 with any performance he will have to find something with a lighter body than this.

Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
  
  


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