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 | |
X7960 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} | ||