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).
Complaint from America regarding the New Phantom engine continuing to run after switching off.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 72\2\ scan0059 | |
| Date | 11th November 1925 | |
| Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 48991 EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}/Thn9/Hll.11.25. "New PhantomCodename for PHANTOM I" Chassis Engine continuing to run after switching off. with reference to the above, and confirming telephone conversation with you the other day - we have a complaint from America that the engine continues to run after switching off whenever the water exceeds 75°C. We have replied to the effect that the trouble is either due to faulty earthing of the magneto, or some self ignition effect. In the meantime, you promised to investigate this matter, so that some further information could be sent to America as soon as possible. We shall be glad to have this further information with the least possible delay. EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}/Thn. | ||