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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).
Outlining action points for various vehicle issues and test procedures.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 174\3\  img263
Date  8th January 1941
  
Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}5/ML.8.1.41. - 6 -

31. STEERING BITS IN THE STORES.
Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/PJH. will try and get this cleared up within the week. Report required.

32. HINGES.
Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} will send through a report saying what his troubles are, and recommendations will be made by EAC. to overcome the trouble.

33. TEST BED WORK.
Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CGS. will submit a programme of what he wants to do and a specification of the engine on which he wishes to run endurance.

34. RUNNING AFTER SWITCHING OFF.
It is agreed that this is the most serious problem at the moment which has to be solved on the test bed.

35. AA{D. Abbot-Anderson}'S COMMENTS ON B.Vs.{J. Vickers}
In view of AA{D. Abbot-Anderson}'s criticisms on the B.V with four passengers and luggage, an experiment will be carried out to find out what is necessary to put this matter right.

36. SHOCK DAMPER RATTLE.
Clm.{D. D. Clapham} will let Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} have a report on the shock damper rattle on the inner side.

37. AVON TYRES.
Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} will ring Avon's and find out what they are doing about the larger tyres.

Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
  
  


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