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).
Pasted addendum on the reverse of a vehicle condition report, comparing wear on a 40/50HP S.G. model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 180\M5\ img050 | |
| Date | 13th April 1932 guessed | |
| Contd. [Pasted typed slip] The remaining parts of the car compare very favourably with the usual wear which takes place on the ordinary 40/50HP. S.G. model. [Pasted typed slip] Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} [Handwritten Note] Billy Hallam Ex premium apprentice World War 1 overseas lost (hand in action) Car Repair Supt [Handwritten Initials at bottom] G.T.Y [Bleed-through text from reverse side of page] - ...foreman may have been adjusted due to normal wear. Requires no action. | SERVICE | VIDEAN - from the general wear which has taken place throughout the car, this demonstrates that the car has done a considerable mileage. - The depth of the carburettor float chamber is incorrect by 1/8". This will have been set from draft... - The only unusual feature in the engine was due to a faulty timing wheel. This may have been fitted at Derby. | REPLACE | NORMAN - By offering the jet to the carburettor and also the parts in the box. One jet may prove more suitable and the rest good. | REPORT | WATSON - The gearbox have all been damaged, probably being jammed into reverse due to the extensive movement of the clutch. | STRIP | BRAKE - The side shafts are bent. Also mixed up. | SIDE SHAFTS MIXED UP | SHIM - Cross steering tube. There was ill play and will need to be bushed. This to be replaced by a stronger type. | REPAIR AXLE - The front torque tube and spring pads virtually good. | REPAIR AXLE | ||