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).
Reports of creaks from wheels and dry, rusty wheel drivers on a Phantom III vehicle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 96\4\ scan0168 | |
| Date | 15th March 1938 | |
| 356.? 361. To Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Cy. from GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} C. to Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} [crossed out] ------------------ Phan.III - Re. Wheel creaks and dry wheel drivers. ------------------ The reports are of dry wheel drivers which rattle. There are a number of creaks from wheels. When taken off the hubs are found dry and rusty. The next case will be dealt with according to your memo. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} P.S. I requested N. a fortnight ago to smear Duckham's Keenol on the drivers when dismantled to maintain the lubrication. GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||