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).
New parts fitted, engine decarbonisation, and future repairs for a PHANTOM III vehicle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 91\1\ scan0483 | |
| Date | 3rd March 1937 | |
| 1113 300 HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}/IMW{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux}/3/JAB. 3rd March 1937. To. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c.c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} 35-EX. PHANTOM III. The following new parts have been received and fitted at 8,646 miles. One pair Lucas Windtone Horns (Standard outside type) in place of existing Windtone horns. One Triangular Stay from bottom of Gearbox to engine, in place of existing standard top stay. One Oil level Indicator complete with special cork float, in place of standard fitting. The engine has been decarbonised pending the fitting of new exhaust valves. The carbon deposit was normal for the mileage. The car will go to Paris for the axle and rear suspension job directly it is running again. ------------------ Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} | ||