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).
Note on the Phantom III (31-EX) ignition control, detailing weakness in the overhanging tube for the control rod.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 91\3\ scan0120 | |
| Date | 7th October 1935 | |
| To E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to E/JNR.{Charles L. Jenner} c. to Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} +300u (2) Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}31/KW.7.10.35. Phantom III. 31-EX. Ignition Control. The overhanging tube for the control rod of A distributor head is not strong enough, and bends when advancing or retarding the ignition. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/G.W.Hancock. | ||