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).
Letter from H.M. Hobson Ltd. providing an analysis of faults on fused glass gauges for 25 HP and 40/50 HP models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 61\3\ scan0234 | |
| Date | 23th July 1931 | |
| COPY. H.M. HOBSON, LTD. 47-55, THE VALE, ACTON, LONDON, W.3. TPS/AML. 23rd July, 1931. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. Experimental Dept. Derby. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your telegram of today's date as follows :- "Can you let me have analysis of faults on latest type fused glass gauges 25 HP. and 40/50 HP. urgently required". We therefore beg to give you the following information, which we trust is what you require, under two headings viz. our Service Shop here, and our Gauge Repair Shop in respect of gauges returned under definite order numbers from your Depots. SERVICE SHOP. Since January 1st this year, we have serviced 17 Rolls-Royce cars. Of these, seven were already fitted with the latest fused glass seal, particulars of service and numbers hereunder :- 20 HP. G.D.P.71. Liquid set low, pressure balance line wet. G.N.S.22. Liquid completely missing, no trace in air lines. Gauge probably dismantled and spilt. | ||