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).
Performance test report on a 10 HP Austin car, registration HPJ.748.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 124\4\ scan0042 | |
| Date | 23th June 1942 | |
| To Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/C.Lee. c. to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1045 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/C.Lee.3/OH.23.6.42. 10 H.P. Austin - HPJ.748 ENGINE. Engine performance poor for a 10 H.P. car. Light period 45 - 55 MPH., otherwise a smooth engine. Note. Very poor noise insulation scheme on dashboard. Engine cuts right out below 10 MPH. full throttle Zenith Carb fitted. CLUTCH. Smooth in action - no complaints. GEAR BOX. Do not consider this box is up to Morris 8 standard. 1st Gear - Noisy. 2nd " - Fairly Good. 3rd " - Whines on overrun. Side shaft passable, Synchro Mesh goon on 3rd and top occasionally fails on 2nd Gear. AXLE. Usual small car standard for noise. Worst period 35 - 45 MPH. forward, light load. BRAKES. Good for small car. STEERING Is on the heavy side, oversteers with all tyre pressures correct, otherwise good, no joggles. Steering column, together with front end of car is generally steady. - continued - | ||