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).
Overheating engine complaint for chassis number 3-AX-167, involving the replacement of a radiator matrix.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 150\2\ scan0208 | |
| Date | 20th February 1939 | |
| N/W. Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hd {Mr Hayward / Mr Huddy} D {John DeLooze - Company Secretary} /BP. F.T.H. 1280? Br {T. E. Bellringer - Repair Manager} /G3/G.20-2-39. re. Chassis No. 3-AX-167. Normand Garage.Ltd. ( P-111 - Tech. Radiator Matrices) This car arrived in with a complaint of overheating of engine. The radiator matrix is the R.C.type and, in accordance with the usual procedure, we are arranging to return the displaced unit to you for attention. The number is J {Mr Johnson W.M.} /54/Q. Will BP hand it over, upon receipt. After the repairs have been completed, the unit can be retained at Derby, and our Stock Credited. We have fitted another reconditioned matrix in exchange, and the car has gone away. Br {T. E. Bellringer - Repair Manager} /G. | ||