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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).
Report page detailing observations on vehicle components including suspension, engine lubrication, and wiring.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 20\11\  Scan012
Date  20th May 1912 guessed
  
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It would appear that these wider centres appreciably reduce the rolling effect, although this body should be good in any case for this purpose.

8. Emery Tappets.

I did not inspect these tappets.

9. Flat Splash Plates.

We did not experience any trouble with the engine lubrication, notwithstanding the fact that the extra oil could not be used owing to a plug having been left out in this part of the system.

10. Red Fibre Wiring Tubes.

These do not yet appear to have buckled.

11. Negative Camber Front Springs.

As above stated, the general springing of the car was excellent. This applies in particular to the front.

General.

On starting out we found the near side rear detachable rim had not been tightened up, the nuts being in fact almost loose. These were tightened up
  
  


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