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).
Clutch judder and transmission rattle issues, caused by oil mist on the rubbing surfaces.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\5\ scan0014 | |
| Date | 20th January 1939 | |
| -4- RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFR.9/EH.20.1.39. Clutch. The clutch was light but troublesome to engage and the transmission rattled badly on taking up drive. The clutch judder is due to oil mist on the rubbing surfaces. Attention is being given to oil seals. RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFR. | ||