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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).
Test report page detailing conditions and a summary of component failures.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 67a\1\  scan0027
Date  7th April 1925 guessed
  
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Front spring rear anchorage EAC.111 to arrgt.drg.F.71016.
Front engine support front tube and flange F.72748/9.
Front engine support bracket on front X member F.72742/3.

Later

Dunlop artillery wheels.

Conditions of test.

Drum revs. 105 p.m. Cams 2" lift @ 180°
Tyres 65 lbs/sq.in. Load on front 300 lbs.
No shock absorbers fitted. Radiator full.

SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT FAILURES.

Running time. | Piece No. | Position on chassis. | Description.
---|---|---|---
6.30 | F.71540 | N/S | Dashbracket slightly cracked.
9.50 | E.71712 | --- | Radiator top stay front end.
16.2 | E.71712 | --- | Radiator top stay front end.
73.37 | F.71540 | N/S | Dashbracket broken.
104.0 | F.2888 | N/S & O/S | 3rd. cross member flanges cracked.
74.53 315.12 | F.71430/1 " | O/S N/S | Front engine suspension tubes broken.
148.15 | F.70549 | N/S | Frame cracked (see sketch)
302.49 | F.71450 | O/S | Rear engine suspension bracket.

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