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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).
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Test report on a Paris Phantom III after fitting a balanced prop shaft and noting remaining issues.3rd Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0169
Customer complaints regarding excessive oil consumption and over-oiling in Bentley cars.31th Aug 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0170
Investigation and resolution of a customer's Bentley complaint regarding engine detonations and other issues.5th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0171
The bench test and subsequent fitting of a faulty Special S.U. Petrol Pump.6th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0172
Investigating clutch issues on a Bentley, focusing on uneven finger springiness and clutch housing distortion during testing.6th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0173
Faulty clutch plate and vibration issues in a Bentley B-3-GP.6th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0174
Meeting and a request for data on cylinder wear and connecting rod lubricating holes for Bentley cars.7th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0175
Brake trouble in Phantom II and 25 HP cars due to loose adjusting screws.7th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0176
Faults and potential cures for the 30 HP Stromberg carburettor.7th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0177
Customer complaint about excessive vibration in a Bentley B.172.FB, attributing the issue to the owner's driving style.8th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0178
Reporting issues with a car's clutch and front brakes after a test drive.8th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0179
Letter regarding cylinder wear results for Bentley engines from Kingsbury and Paris.8th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0180
Repairs and test results for Mr. Ferguson's Bentley B.86.GA.8th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0181
Complaints and solutions for the Phantom III hand brake ratchet mechanism.8th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0182
Clutch complaint for a Bentley B-102-FB, detailing the examination and opinion on the cause of failure.8th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0183
Flawed and cracked Phantom III Servo balance arm found by the test department.9th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0184
Carburetter complaint on a 30 HP car (GUL-77) experiencing a weak spot at 48-50 MPH.10th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0185
List of customer complaints and proposed solutions for the Phantom III model.14th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0186
Technical report detailing issues and tests on clutch, valves, gearbox, and brakes.14th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0187
List of main customer complaints for the 25/30 HP model.15th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0188
Failures and complaints regarding petrol pumps, carburetters, and steering.15th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0189
Ongoing issues with overoiling, oil pressure, brakes, and springing.15th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0190
The handling of customer complaints for the Phantom III model.15th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0191
Customer complaint memos.16th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0192
Complaint regarding bonnet hinge spindles working out, causing difficulty in opening the bonnet.16th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0193
Requesting the production of 24 rocker bushes for a Phantom III, as verbally arranged.16th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0194
List of main customer complaints for the Bentley 4 1/4 Litre model.16th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0195
Customer complaints and faults regarding engine detonations, bearings, clutch, brakes, and water leaks.16th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0196
Issues concerning excessive oil consumption and loose steering in the frame.16th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0197
Brake fouling issues and design alterations during Phantom III testing at Chateauroux and Brooklands.19th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0198
Confirming the future distribution of copies of memos relating to customer complaints.19th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0199
List of main customer complaints regarding the 20/25 HP model.19th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0200
Customer complaints regarding bonnets and inefficient brakes, along with proposed solutions.19th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0201
The status of exhaust silencers, hydraulic dampers, tappet cover leaks, and petrol gauges.19th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0202
Note about testing Champion plugs on Prof. Dodds' Bentley to investigate reported plug trouble.26th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0203
Investigation into a recurring engine popping issue on a 30 HP car, suspecting Ethyl petrol.21th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0204
Potential causes and solutions for engine preignition or slow-burning gas issues in a 30 HP model.21th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0205
Cost breakdown and information memo for changing flywheel rings for starter motors on the Phantom II and 20 HP models.21th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0206
Costs, procedures, and failure rates for 20-25 H. Solid Flywheels and Starter Rings.22th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0207
Reporting on an enquiry into Bentley flywheels at the Kingsbury plant.22th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0208
Spark plug trouble caused by deposits from leaded fuel and arranging tests for new Champion plugs.26th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0209
Complaints of brake inefficiency and hydraulic damper rattles.26th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0210
Investigation into brake servo complaints on a 30 HP car after 9000 miles.30th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0211
Brief note stating a process is not performed during production.22th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0212
Letter to H. Hamilton regarding vehicle testing, reporting procedures, and required investigations.22th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0213
Engine inspection and potential issue with rod bearings on a 3 1/2 litre Bentley.26th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0214
Car 35-EX detailing issues with overheating, lubrication, the clutch, and brakes.23th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0215
30 HP car complaint about poor starting due to a loose carburetter float needle valve.24th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0216
Fitting an increased lubrication scheme and subsequent issues on car 35-EX.26th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0217
Cylinder bore measurements for a Wilson GTZ-60 25 HP car at 45,995 miles.27th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0218
Reporting a complaint by Hancock.28th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0219
Burnt-out dynamo fault on car GBK.66, caused by loose connections due to missing nuts.21th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0220
Spark plug trouble caused by leaded fuels and collaboration with Champion Plugs for a solution.28th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0221
The difficulty and inaccuracy of preparing the quarterly complaints list.28th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0222
Investigating complaints about rattling bonnets and proposing a design change using rubber strips.24th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0223
How to address and rectify complaints regarding bonnets.28th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0224
Investigating complaints of bonnet rattling and proposing a solution using rubber strips.24th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0225
Cover note for a report received from G.W. Hancock.29th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0226
Electrical complaints regarding dynamo failures and foot switch short circuits on the Phantom III.29th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0227
To Mr. Evans at Lillie Hall attaching a report from G.W. Hancock.29th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0228
Cause and solution for a short circuit in the head lamps of a 30 HP model.27th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0229
Cover note attaching a report received from G.W. Hancock.29th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0230
Customer complaint regarding a non-starting Phantom III due to a faulty S.U. pump.27th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0231
Cover note for an attached report received from G.W. Hancock.29th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0232
Information from Champion Plug Co. regarding spark plug trouble and lead deposits caused by Ethyl fuel.23th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0233
Page 2 of a document discussing the removal of deposits by cleaning, compared to using mica plugs.30th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0234
Cover note for a report received from G.W. Hancock.30th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0235
Troubleshooting a petrol failure caused by foreign matter, along with notes on oil supply and a smoky exhaust.21th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0236
Attaching a copy of a report received from G.W. Hancock.31th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0237
Blowing exhaust manifold on a Phantom III due to it being too short.28th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0238
Cover memo attaching a copy of a report received from G.W.Hancock.31th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0239
Complaint regarding a sheared N.S. rear axle driving shaft on a 3.5 litre Bentley B.189.BL.26th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0240
Growing complaint regarding the driving dogs on the 4¼ litre Bentley.27th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0241
Handling of quarterly complaints and specific issues like silencer popping, servo efficiency, and damper knocks.28th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0242
Continued internal memo discussing engine and fuel system issues for various car models.28th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0243
Potential engine issues with tappets and valve gear, and the costs for servo relining and cams.28th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0244
Service complaint about noisy shock absorbers after 30,000 miles and the associated warranty ruling.29th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0245
Questioning the hand brake adjustment settings on the Phantom III.30th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0246
On Bentley stiff steering complaints, attributing the cause to lubrication failure and cracking cast iron tee pieces.31th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0247
Delaying a trip to Derby to collect data and an update on a complaint job involving a petrol pump.31th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0248
Increasing petrol pump failures on the Phantom III and a suggested temporary solution.2nd Nov 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0249
Cover note for a report received from G.W. Hancock.2nd Nov 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0250
Complaint and investigation into a faulty oil level indicator on a Phantom III, identifying the fulcrum pin location as the cause.28th Oct 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0251
Blueprint diagram illustrating alignment issues and binding points in a mechanical assembly.2nd Nov 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0252
Phantom III petrol pump failure and an urgent request for a replacement pump.2nd Nov 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0253
Recurring petrol pump failure on a Phantom III vehicle, chassis 3-AZ-28, attributed to heat under the bonnet.2nd Nov 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0254
The fixing and erection of clutches for the 25/30 HP and Bentley models to ensure correct timing markings.2nd Nov 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0255
Complaint regarding the failure of a small flat spring (F.80485) for the hand control lever, with the likely cause identified as over-hardening.5th Nov 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0256
Complaint memo regarding a jammed starter motor on a Phantom III due to a missing split pin.5th Nov 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0257
Indicating the attachment of a report written by GWH and its distribution list.9th Nov 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0258
Report investigating complaints of bonnet rattles and fit, outlining the causes and potential remedies.6th Nov 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0259
Investigation into lines appearing on top panels caused by the dashboard support.9th Nov 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0260
Covering memo for an attached report written by GWH, including a distribution list.9th Nov 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0261
Investigation into complaints regarding bonnet rattles and fit, outlining faults and remedies.6th Nov 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0262
Investigation into lines appearing on car top panels from the dashboard support.11th Nov 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0263
From GWH to Rm regarding the standardisation of Bentley components, specifically Fabroil timing gears.11th Nov 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0264
Status and proposed changes for various vehicle components.11th Nov 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0265
Report cover sheet on the status of work carried out in response to complaints.11th Nov 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0266
Information on Bentley Fabroil Timing Gears and standardisation sheets.11th Nov 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0267
The performance, issues, and modifications of various vehicle components.11th Nov 1936Box 130 \ 2  scan0268


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