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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).
Summary report of vehicle failures by type and model over quarterly and six-month periods.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 130\4\  scan0105
Date  20th June 1936 guessed
  
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CENTRAL LUBRICATION FAILURES. 25 HP. 30 HP. PH.II. PH.III. TOTAL. GRAND TOTAL. REMARKS.

December Quarter. C.C. 23 3 7 2 35)
C.P. 2 - 7 - 9) 44 These are miscellaneous troubles cured by tightening unions and re-making joints etc., or fitting new pipes.

Previous Quarter. C.C. 22 - 17 - 39) Dixon What percentage of choked drip plugs. Am
C.P. 13 - 7 - 20) 59

Six Months. 60 3 38 2 103 103

EXHAUST AND PETROL FUMES IN BODY.

December Quarter. C.C. 13 6 7 2 28)
C.P. 1 - - - 1) 29 Usually dealt with by extended swan neck and remote vent to petrol tank. Enclosed fillers are always troublesome in this respect.

Previous Quarter. C.C. 17 1 8 - 26)
C.P. 2 - - - 2) 28

Six Months. 33 7 15 2 57 57

NOISY REAR AXLES.

December Quarter. C.C. 5 1 - - 6)
C.P. 1 - - - 1) 7

Previous Quarter. C.C. 2 - 2 - 4)
C.P. 1 - - - 1) 5

Six Months. 9 1 2 - 12 12

BS{A J. Barnes - Assistant Manager} NOISY.

December Quarter. C.C. 2 - 2 - 6)
C.P. 2 - - 2) 8 These are mainly brake drum fouling dust cover or noisy ball races in front hubs. A roller bearing has been introduced in place of inner ball bearing on 20/25 HP. cars.

Previous Quarter. C.C. 5 - 2 - 7)
C.P. 2 1 2 - 5) 12

Six Months. 11 1 6 2 20 20
  
  


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