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).
Common vehicle complaints, the number of affected cars, and the corresponding technical remedies.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 47\5\ Scan147 | |
| Date | 24th June 1927 guessed | |
| -3- Nature of Complaint. No. of Cars. Prior to India. India. Series. Remarks. Petrol starvation. W. 2. N. - P. - W. 2. N. - P. - total- 4. Last qtrs total- 7. This is caused by foreign matter which is either in or gets into the System when the tank is refilled. The Zenith Filter is now standardised. Servo fierce & grabbing. W. - N. - P. - W. 9. N. 6. P. 1. total- 16. Last qtr's total- 11. Rebedding the Halo and adjustment of the Swinging Arm overcomes the complaint in most cases. In aggravated cases it is necessary to rebed the Brake Liners. A scheme for providing flexibility has been standardised. Brakes squeaking. W. 10. N. 1. P. - W. 12. N. 8. P. - total- 31. Last qtr's total- 15. An 80% cure has been found for pre-India cars by fitting an anti-squeaking Device. The India chassis is chiefly Front Wheel squeaks. The fabric after being in use some time forms a hard and dry glazed surface. Squeak Dampers for Front Brakes have now been standardised. Overoiling. W. 5. N. 5. P. - W. 7. N. 4. P. - total- 21. The fitting of Brico Rings overcomes this trouble. In different cases we regrind the Cylinder bores and fit new Pistons. | ||