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).
List of required modifications and repairs for Fairey's Car 34-GN.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 47\3\ Scan372 | |
| Date | 7th February 1932 | |
| Hd. {Mr Hayward / Mr Huddy} from Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /GWH. {George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} X 4117 Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /GWH. {George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} 1/ADL 7.2.32. RE : FAIREY'S CAR 34-GN. The following features are to be fitted :- (1) 5.25 : 1 compression ratio cylinder head complete with high lifting rockers, strong valve springs. (2) Brakes require adjusting. (3) Foot brake pedal is fouling on the boards or is being otherwise prevented of full movement. (4) Servo Jaggers and is not efficient (reline) (5) Swinging arm (no load) maximum load required. (6) Lake and Elliott brake drums - front. (7) Rear shock dampers knock (reported broken) (8) Bonnet fasteners O.S. front will not fasten and N.S.R. jump free. (9) Switch arm loose on instrument board. (10) Suspect bad leak on Bijur system. (11) Clutch reported slipping (dismantle and reline if necessary) - should be brought up to date. (12) Fairey reports bad oil leak from O.S. front pivot when standing after run. (13) Front fender - can R.R. be fitted. (14) Head lamp standards loose on frame. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /GWH. {George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||