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).
Report page detailing observations on a propeller shaft, wheels, petrol tank, tool kit, and other components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\3\ scan0268 | |
| Date | 11th May 1935 guessed | |
| ( 10 ) The force was sufficient to open the valve and escape down the drain pipe. This was cured by fitting a circular baffle tube in the filler tube. The mounting of the Matrix has given no trouble. 20) HARDY SPICER PROPELLOR SHAFT. At the present mileage no wear is detectable in the universal joints. The sliding joint appears to jam with the torque of the engine, or with the twisting of the rear axle. The propellor shaft instead of lengthening with the twist of the axle remains approximately its length, and in so doing pulls the engine back which is the cause of the cylinder head fouling the dashboard. This is being verified and measurements taken. 21) DUNLOP MADE WHEELS WITH IMPROVED LOCKING NUTS. The wheels are in good condition. The loose bronze cone in the hub caps shows no sign of chattering or scoring. 22) LIGHTENED PETROL TANK. The tank at this mileage is free from leaks. The stone guards should be finished off close to the tank, to prevent small stones wedging between the guard and the tank. 23) LIGHTENED TOOL KIT. We have not found defficiencies with the tools. The lightened hammer and wheel spanner are satisfactory. 24) COMPLETE NOISE INSULATION SCHEME. The scheme is satisfactory with regard to keeping engine noise from inside the body. The insulation is intact and does not show any signs of coming adrift. The leather cover fitted to the change speed lever was taken off, as it caused the top gear to come out of mesh. The removal of same has in no way affected the scheme. 25) Not fitted. 26) ISOLATED CHANGE SPEED LEVER. The change speed lever rattled at the beginning owing to the excessive movement of the engine. The rattle ceased with the further damping of the engine movement. .................... | ||