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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).
Carburettor choking due to fuel supply issues and a subsequent starter motor failure.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 1\4\  B001_X 100a-page002
Date  1st January 1932
  
44057.
PROPRIETOR P. F.{Mr Friese} M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} BOOKER.
'PHONE FOLKESTONE 2904
EAST KENT ARMS HOTEL,
SANDGATE ROAD,
FOLKESTONE.
Lofts
RmW
We had no further trouble with the ignition. The carburettor choked in London apparently through flooding when main supply was just giving out, no further trouble after changing on to reserve. Starter Motor failed later on and had a job to start engine due to stiffness Motor
  
  


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