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).
Repairs on Chassis No. 3-AZ-32, detailing the fitting of a new radiator matrix and the need for a balanced propellor shaft.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 94\3\ scan0166 | |
| Date | 6th April 1937 | |
| (8D) 340. N/W. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std. c D/BP. c Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} Br/G9/M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} 6.4.37. re, Chassis No. 3-AZ-32. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} R.{Sir Henry Royce} Owens Ltd. This Car is here undergoing various repairs, and we have fitted one of the new E/87239, Mk.VI, Radiator Matrices, to it, following a complaint of Overheating of Engine. The displaced Matrix is being returned to-day, for attention, and we shall be glad if D/BP will see that it is handed over to Std. upon receipt. This makes the second Matrix which we have changed, leaving us with one only. You already have one from 3-AZ-62, referred to in our Memo of 2nd instant. We shall be glad if you will send us two more to replace these without delay. Smith | Whilst dealing with 3-AZ-32, we would refer to our Br/G36/G.2.4.37., in connection with the Balanced Propellor Shaft required. We have not received it yet, and if not already in transit, will you please see that it is despatched by return Passenger Train, as time is getting very short. The Car is definitely promised for 8th instant at the latest. Br/G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} | ||