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).
List of amendments and instructions for various vehicle components.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 139\3\ scan0046 | |
Date | 30th January 1934 | |
-5- Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}1/KW.30.1.34. Page 119. The third paragraph to be deleted. We do not recommend cleaning the contacts in the manner stated. We have not found it necessary. The setting of the gap of points should be .015" to .018". The low tension rocker arm should not be removed. In place, state - "Remove spring clip on rocker arm and lubricate with spot of oil". * 122) 123) Starter Motor. Delete the paragraph dealing with greasing the bearings. Paragraph "Every 5000 miles etc." is an impossible job and should be deleted. Any trouble with starter motor should be dealt with at the Depot. * 126. Cut-Out Contacts may be burnt and sticking (not dirty). * 127. Delete "With pocket voltmeter". Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/G.W.Hancock. Page 32. Water Pump Bearing and Gland. Fill lubricator approx. one third full of grease and screw right down, preferably while engine is warm. | ||