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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).
Driver's test report detailing issues with brakes, driving comfort, engine starting, and fumes within the cabin.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 5\1\  01-page178
Date  31th August 1933
  
Hm{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}5/ET.31.8.33 - 2 -

BRAKES

In wet weather, the brakes squeak.

After the first 500 miles, the brakes began to thud.

GENERAL

I found it rather tiring, at the end of a long run, to drive this car. I think this was because of the position of the driving seat which is too far from the steering wheel.

On one occasion, the engine refused to start; I eventually found this due to moisture or oil on the points of the make and brake. This was remedied after I had cleaned the points.

The oil consumption seemed to be very good. I added one pint to the crank case and when I left the car, the oil gauge indicated that the crank case was up to its full level.

The water consumption appeared to be nil.

A very unpleasant feature of this car after it got hot, especially at high speeds, was the disagreeable fumes which I noticed from the driving seat and which probably causes one to be more tired than anything else. The side ventilators do not appear to be of any use.

"Hm{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}5"
  
  


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