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 | ||