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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).
Fault analysis report detailing issues and remarks for two consecutive quarters.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 130\1\  scan0325
Date  31th December 1935 guessed
  
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TOTAL. REMARKS.

SPRINGING.

December Quarter. C.C. 24)
C.P. -) 24
Previous Quarter. C.C. 32)
C.P. -) 32
Six Months. 56

These are mostly adjustments to shock dampers to suit individual requirements. In a number of cases we have had to fit stronger springs because of heavy bodies.

NOISY TAPPETS.

December Quarter. C.C. 16)
C.P. -) 16
Previous Quarter. C.C. 16)
C.P. -) 16
Six Months. 32

Usually only adjustment required to make standard.

SYNCHROMESH RATTLE.

December Quarter. C.C. 4)
C.P. -) 4
Previous Quarter. C.C. 9)
C.P. -) 9
Six Months. 13

Modification to synchromesh mechanism being fitted.

FRACTURED PETROL PIPES OR FAULTY CONNECTIONS.

December Quarter. C.C. -)
C.P. 4) 4
Previous Quarter. C.C. 1)
C.P. 16) 17
Six Months. 21

Union nuts are now being made in nickel steel instead of silver bronze.
  
  


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