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).
Condition report for a Near Side Front road spring from Chassis 9 G.III, detailing cracks and breakages after 4,807 miles.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 4\9\ 09-page099 | |
| Date | 27th August 1925 | |
| K58D40 Chassis 9 G.III. Chateauroux. 27.8.25. N.S.F. road spring (Firths) to Drwg. F.53585 - 600 lbs. Date fitted. (In Derby). Date removed. 24.9.25. Total mileage. 4,807. | Leaves. | Condition. | Where cracked, or broken. | Approx. length of crack. | |---|---|---|---| | 1. (top) | O.K. | | | | 2. | O.K. | | | | 3. | O.K. | | | | 4. | O.K. | | | | 5. | Cracked. | 1" rear of centre bolt - inside. | 1/2 way across. | | 6. | Surface crack. | 1 1/4" front of centre bolt - inside. | - do - | | 7. | Cracked. | 3/4" rear of centre bolt - inside. | 1/4 way across. | | 8. | Broken. | 7/8" rear of centre bolt | Right across. | | 9. | Cracked. | 5/8" rear of centre bolt - inside. | 1/2 way across. | Outside. Rear. <-----> Front. Inside. [Signature] | ||