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).
Visit to Cricklewood to investigate faults on Phantom and 25 HP cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 130\1\ scan0041 | |
| Date | 4th May 1933 | |
| X4117 To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} c. Mor. Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} c. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} Sr. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}2/KT.4.5.33. Re. VISIT TO CRICKLEWOOD. The intention of my visit was to ascertain whether the present production cars were giving less trouble in service and to obtain the chief faults noted. The following is a summary of the points investigated. PHANTOMS. The chief faults are :- (1) Front silencers cracking up after two years in service. (2) Fabric couplings. Still not satisfactory, fail after approx. 20,000 miles (3) Dynamos. Failure of rear bearing and sticking of brushes. (4) Inefficient brakes. Due to oil getting on the servo. (5) Small silencer for hot spot carburetter corroding. 25 H.P. (1) Engine gear rattles still not satisfactory with the fitting of the brake on the dynamo drive. (2) Dynamos. Failure of rear bearing and sticking of brushes. (3) Change speed lever rattles. ------------ These troubles are being dealt with in the following manner :- | ||