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).
Two faults identified during long-term testing of the New Phantom Chassis, specifically a loose water pump drain pipe and carburetter float chamber cap.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 69\4\ scan0022 | |
| Date | 9th March 1926 | |
| BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} SFT.{Mr Swift} 4-30 9/3/26 X8770 EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}11/H9.3.26. re. New PhantomCodename for PHANTOM I Chassis. Recent long tests of Production Chassis show up two points, which I suggest require your attention:- (1) The water pump drain pipe worked half open on the road, and was very slack and free in operation. I think this is a point for Works inspection, to make sure that the plug is firm on its seating. Could a spring locking device be considered? (2) Carburetter float chamber cap came unscrewed and caused flooding. This has happened on previous occasions on test, and I have recollections of one complaint whilst a car was in customers' hands. I think this is a point for Works inspection. Possibly some locking scheme could be considered? EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | ||