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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 listing six specific faults and issues observed on a vehicle.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 108\2\  scan0167
Date  31th October 1938
  
600

To Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} for Log Book.
c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}5/MH.{M. Huckerby}31.10.38.

25.G.VI.

A few points noted on this car were

(1) Two engine periods worse on overrun at speedometer speeds of 52 and 42 in 3rd.
(2) Clutch jaggers badly.
(3) Brakes squeak when cold.
(4) The car drips a lot of oil when standing.
(5) The traffic indicators either dont work or stick out.
(6) The front doors let in a draught of cold air at the bottom.

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}
  
  


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