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 of vehicle faults and remedies for the 25 HP and PH.II models over a six-month period.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 130\1\ scan0295 | |
| Date | 30th September 1935 guessed | |
| - 7 - HYDRAULICS LOOSE ON FRAME. 25 HP. PH.II. TOTAL. GRAND TOTAL. REMARKS. September Quarter. C.C. 3 - 3) 3 Larger diameter bolts now being fitted on Production to overcome this complaint. C.P. - - -) Previous Quarter. C.C. 10 - 10) 11 C.P. 1 - 1) Six Months. 14 - 14 14 HYDRAULICS - FAILURE OF CONTROL. September Quarter. C.C. 8 10 18) 18 These are rectified by cleansing the system generally and curing minor oil leaks. C.P. - - -) Previous Quarter. C.C. 5 15 20) 22 C.P. 2 2) Six Months. 13 27 40 40 RADIATOR LEAKS. September Quarter. C.C. 7 2 9) 10 Bronze water connection now being used to replace aluminium connection which corrodes on Ph.II radiators. Depot Sheet No. Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}219 C.P. 1 - 1) Previous Quarter. C.C. 8 3 11) 14 C.P. 2 1 3) Six Months. 18 6 24 24 SPRINGS NOT COMFORTABLE. September Quarter. C.C. 104 22 126) 126 We can cure many complaints on earlier cars by suitable adjustment to shock dampers and choice of spring ratings. Controllable shock dampers are an improvement but they do not satisfy everybody. General weight distribution and seating position are responsible for many complaints of pitching and discomfort. C.P. - - -) Previous Quarter. C.C. 26 16 42) 43 C.E. 1 1) Six Months. 130 39 169 169 | ||