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).
Record of complaints and adjustments made to the rear axles of two chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 84\4\ scan0204 | |
| Date | 6th May 1937 | |
| 6th. May 1937. REAR AXLE COMPLAINTS AND ADJUSTMENTS MADE. Chassis No. Date. Mileage. Remarks. B.160.FB. 5.5.37. 12347. AFTER TEST EXTRA. Examine pinion race. Found Acme thread scoring up cover plate. Rectified by changing race. track was faulty. slack in race. B.42.EF. 5.5.37. 21533. Complaint of oil leak from axle nosepiece. Examine pinion race, axle noisy on over-run. Found race O.K. Rectified by fitting thinner thrust washer .118" to .114" to correct pinch. Change distance washer .002" thicker. | ||