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).
Summary of thrust race and axle noise trouble concerning Raymond Mays' vehicle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 90\4\ scan0073 | |
| Date | 25th January 1937 | |
| Guy. X 2616. R.24-GA. Raymond Mays Summary of Thrust Race Trouble. Aug 1936. 13,600 miles. Thrust Race Changed at K.{Mr Kilner} Reported broken up. Dec 1936 24,316 miles Complaint of Axle noise. Found due to broken ball. (latest type race) In addition to above Mr Mays Complained of axle noise on 3 1/2 litre Car loaned to him by Sales. This complaint could not be substantiated. lold/os 25.1.37. | ||