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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).
List of vehicle faults and points for discussion, including steering, batteries, brakes, and engine issues.

Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\I\May1922\  Scan3
Date  28th November 1923
  
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HEAD LAMP WIRING.
This was dealt with on M.sec. 1287.
BROKEN STEERING BOX.
We are awaiting broken box before altering the design.
BATTERIES.
X.4414
This is a matter which it appears can only be decided under test conditions.
BRAKE SHOES.
This has been dealt with under the heading of "Brakes".
USER'S MAIN FIXING.
We have a scheme in hand which will be ready in a day or two.
DISMANTLING OF TOP FOR HOOD COVER.
We should like some further information about this as according to our records the cover comes off quite easily and it may be that the plugs are tight.

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* Oil leak from crank case after which white metal melted
Studs on S. No. 10.CH. by Air Ministry.
SERVICE REQUISITION.
REAR AXLE & FIXINGS.
We are going into the subject this is the first intimation we have had of trouble.
Description.
Piston.
Gudgeon pin rattled
N.C.H
J F51619
28 & 42 lbs
one will u/t 50 an speed
grooves cutlet
induction pipes
Side plates.
slight steaming of water
in weight
gudgeon pins
loose in gudgeon pins
Piston. Scored & seized.
Tappet. loose
Valve in crank case, hole in
oil leak
Vent control make O.K. with side
water
Loose on studs
and able to bed
  
  


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