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).
Faults and their proposed or implemented solutions for various vehicle components, including the Phantom III model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 107\2\ scan0004 | |
| Date | 13th June 1936 | |
| P.III CONTD No.3. STARTER BUTTON PIGTAILS The design of these has been improved and a Depot Sheet issued for fitting the new type retrospectively. Handwritten note: 3 cases this last week in London. material for SHORTS IN REGULATOR BOX A cure for this trouble has been found and a Depot sheet issued. Handwritten note: HD{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} 260 Depot sheet issued. for Bently STICKING OF REGULATOR CONTACTS This trouble is under consideration. In the meantime a fuse is being added experimentally to save the regulator from burning up. Handwritten note: 117JT. FAULTY AMMETERS These troubles have been taken up with the makers and a design is being modified to eliminate the troubles. Handwritten note: B118JD{J. Draper - Frames} K19 report BIG END BEARING Works are anxious about the durability of the fork rod bearing. A modified bearing consisting of a loose aluminium alloy bush is showing promise. This modification could be applied to existing rods and an investigation is being made of what work and expense will be entailed in carrying out this alteration. Handwritten note: 45op on Mbr £15 for modification. 14th 13.6 Sr to have a set of rods Handwritten notes at bottom: 1 Excessive wear of tappets 2 Clutches 3 Seizing. . heat in front metal floor boards Horn button rattle | ||