Test report detailing issues with various vehicle components including the filter, oil system, and bodywork.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 11\2\ 02-page259 | |
| Date | 2nd May 1929 guessed | |
| -9- 107 ENOTS FILTER The one feature which we take exception to with the Enots filter is the use of fiber washers behind the unions These joints have on and off leaked. BATTERY IN FRAME LOP 80544 S&H II32 We have had no trouble with the battery and fittings. A fair amount of distilled water has been added due to overcharge. BIJUR SYSTEM CASTROL "R" OIL USED THROUGHOUT THE TEST. NEW PUMP SENT OUT AND FITTED WWe had several Bijurs fail to pass sufficent oil during the first part of the test. These were removed. A new complete set of Bijurs were fitted during the test. The following Bijurs were fitted to increase the oil supply. Rear dampers suppling the connecting links SO taken out SI fitted. Servo feeding cams SO taken out SI fitted Starter motor S.O.O. taken out S.O. fitted Bijurs suppling cross steering tube ball ends restrictions taken out. The oil pump leaks all down the dashboard on the inside when filled to full capacity. We find that this does not occur if the pump is filled to within one inch of the top. BODYWORK This type of body quickly gets full of rattles. The joints and catches for letting the rear portion of the hood down are not suitable for touring purposes. The windows rattle, the sliding portion at the drivers side for signaling purposes is from the first to the last one horrible rattle. Instrument boards. It is seldom found that sufficent support is allowed for the instrument board. Holes drilled in the hard wood for screws are too large and screws quickly fall out The rear floor boards are not of sufficent strengh to support the occasional seats. BOSCH WINDSCREEN WIPER DOUBLE TYPE The wiper has not given any trouble It is fairly quite. Thenconnecting wire between the two wipers becomes bent after a short period of use. TOTAL WEIGHT OF COMPLETE CAR 20 GALLONS OF PETROL OIL WATER ONE SPARE WHEEL AT REAR NO PASSENGERS 2 TONS 9 CWT I QR I7 LBS DUNLOP SILENT TREAD TYRES 33 X 6.75 TYRE PRESSURES 40 LBS SQ INCH FRONT 35 LBS SQ INCH REAR AVERAGE LIFE OF TYRES DURING TEST FRONT 7829 MILES REAR 4600 MILES C.H.Hancock | ||
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).