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).
Vehicle performance, component condition, and measurements.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\2\ scan0111 | |
| Date | 25th July 1934 guessed | |
| - 8 - IGNITION PLUGS KLG.765a. WITH PHILCO SUPPRESSORS FITTED. The plug points did not show any signs of burning when examined. There was a pitting and burning of the copper ring at the top of the insulation. There has been no oiling up or misfires due to the PHILCO suppressors. INSTRUMENTS LIGHTENED TYPE TO RR. sch. 552. The speedometer mileage reads approximately 1% low. The trip has failed several times since fitting and has again failed. The trouble is now that it will not pass the 100 mile mark. The revolution counter has become sluggish and sticks between zero and 600 revolutions. This has previously failed. OPEN TOURING CAR. Weight complete with water, oil and spares : TONS. CWT. QRS. LBS. FRONT. 14 3 7 REAR. 16 2 14 TOTAL. 1 0 5 5 AVERAGE SPEED. 46.50 ESSOLUBE OIL USED IN ENGINE GEAR BOX AND STEERING BOX. India " silent " tyres - 5.50 x 18. Rear tyres worn out at a mileage of 3133. G.W.H. | ||