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).
Condition report on the 2.EX Experimental Chassis, detailing component performance, wear, mileage, and fuel consumption.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 181\M7\ img024 | |
| Date | 28th January 1920 | |
| X.3532 4 28.1.20. X.3743. 2.EX CHASSIS. X.3441. The ball joints of cross steering tube are just beginning X.3461. to shew signs of wear, also those of the shock absorbers. X.3323. Both foot and hand brakes are very good, though -- X.3425. while the foot brake is very silent in action the hand brake is not so quiet and makes a rather harsh noise. X.3612. The noise from rear axle is neither better nor worse X.3532. and the axle is still retaining oil alright. X.3727. The radiator is still quite good and shows no signs of a leak. X.3536. The power pressure pump is very good. X.3092. The starter motor has not given the slightest trouble and always starts up the engine from cold quite easily. X.1163. The diaphragm of the Klaxon is now badly split and requires renewing. The mileage for the week is 307 making the total (since leaving works) 2203. Petrol consumption for the week 265 litres. T.H.MADDOCKS. R.R. 235. 100 PADS. 5/16 D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} S.H.S. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2160. | ||