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 clutch performance of a 26.G.VI Wraith vehicle, detailing issues with engagement and slip.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 108\1\ scan0024 | |
| Date | 26th July 1937 | |
| RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 6009 CHATEAUROUX. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux}/13/JAB.26.7.37. To. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c.c. Mr/Chandler. c.c. Mr/CWH. By Dc 26.G.VI. - WRAITH. Clutch. The engagement of the clutch has been adversely commented on in the Daily Reports. We tried anchoring the engine temporarily to stop it shaking in the mounting and the clutch was then fairly good on take-up but not 100% smooth. Attempts to get away on a steep hill in 2nd gear resulted in the car remaining at rest with the engine still running and the clutch fully engaged. In bottom gear slip also occurred, but we were able to get up the hill after some preliminary juggling with the accelerator and clutch. Bad slip on take up on the level also occurs with too much engine. We rather suspect oil on the facings, but will watch further developments before dismantling. [Signature] Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} | ||