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).
The failure of a new fan belt for a 25/30 HP vehicle, requesting more belts for further testing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 108\1\ scan0098 | |
| Date | 22th August 1937 | |
| CHATEAUROUX. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux}/8/JAB.22.8.37. 600a To. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std. c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} 26.G.VI.- 25/30 HP. Fan Belt. The new fan belt sent out did not last half a day, all the adjustment was used to take up the slack after 60 miles running. The further stretch during the day rendered it useless. If we are to carry out the tests you require on the new fan which is coming out, a supply of belts will be required. --------- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} Ivan M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Wallow. | ||