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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).
Test log for the 32-EX Phantom III vehicle, documenting part performance and modifications during a 15,000-mile test.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 91\2\  scan0075
Date  17th August 1937 guessed
  
32-EX. PHANTOM III
-10-
15,000 Miles Test.

Part
Remarks
Mileage in England
Mileage in France
Result of test

Radiator LOL.E.87239
Lightened Matrix with bottom tank dip soldered by Marstens instead of hand soldered by RR.
3,055

Standard Steam Valve set to blow off at 2.1/2-3 lbs/sq."
It is hoped to run mileage without adding water thereby reducing corrosion. This was achieved on Nairobi car
3,055

LeC. Radiator Shutters 5469. with adjustable ball ends at bottom and bushes in top frame deleted.
3,055

E.61258 Plugs and E.81147 Taper Pins to prevent bonnet hinge pins working out.
3,055

Modified Lucas Petrol Pump test switch
Failures experienced with previous switches
3,055

RR.Sch.1074 Solid Cork disc & washer in starter motor
Mod. to scheme on 35-EX to prevent armature spinning and delete air damper
3,055
  
  


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