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).
Faults and observations on various vehicle components, page 2.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 4\9\ 09-page213 | |
| Date | 21th April 1926 guessed | |
| - 2 - Oil pump.(continued) drilled for lubrication purposes plugged up. In this condition the oil pump worked quite satisfactory. We have since released one hole in each gear wheel and oil pressure is still satisfactory. We are continuing to open holes out until we arrive at the point when the oil pressure fails. Bonnet fittings. The recess cut out in the O.S. panel for the steering box is now resting on the steering box guard, due to the panel settling down. More clearance is required to allow for this. Front brakes. N.S. has been squeaking during the continuation of the run. This is more pronounced when cold than hot. Towards the finish of the mileage the squeak was less pronounced. Front shock dampers. The oil level in these had become low due to the leaks. We have refilled these up. We had on one occasion after the car had been standing a very bad squeak from the N.S. damper, it appeared to come from the lever shaft. Clutch. The clutch is erratic in action, at times it will stop quite readily and at other times it will take too long a time to come to rest. We have not had any jaggers or signs of slipping. Rear brakes mechanism & drums. We have had a very bad grinding noise due to grit getting between drums and dust covers. This has happened when running on wet sandy roads. Accumulator suspension. We have had no trouble with the accumulator suspension since the fitting of the additional stay. Exhaust cut out. The exhaust cut out has stuck in the closed position on one occasion. This appeared to be due to the distortion of the spindle. Side spare wheel bracket. This is in good condition and wheel has remained firm. There is however a considerable amount of whipping of the tyre taking place whilst the car is running. G.W. Hancock. | ||