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 report page detailing component failures and running times under specific conditions.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 119\2\ scan0248 | |
Date | 7th April 1925 guessed | |
-2- Front spring rear anchorage EAC.111 to arrgt.drg.F.71016. Front engine support front tube and flange F.72748/9. Front engine support bracket on front X member F.72742/3. Later Dunlop artillery wheels. Conditions of test. Drum revs. 105 p.m. Tyres 65 lbs/sq.in. No shock absorbers fitted. Cams 2" lift @ 180° Load on front 300 lbs. Radiator full. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT FAILURES. | Running time. | Piece No. | Position on chassis. | Description. | |---|---|---|---| | 6.30 | F.71540 | N/S | Dashbracket slightly cracked. | | 9.50 | E.71712 | --- | Radiator top stay front end. | | 16.2 | E.71712 | --- | Radiator top stay front end. | | 73.37 | F.71540 | N/S | Dashbracket broken. | | 104.0 | F.2888 | N/S & O/S | 3rd. cross member flanges cracked | | 74.53 315.12 | F.71430/1 | O/S N/S | Front engine suspension tubes broken. | | 148.15 | F.70549 | N/S | Frame cracked (see sketch) | | 302.49 | F.71450 | O/S | Rear engine suspension bracket. | contd :- | ||