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 issues found during a 300-mile test run, including body rattles and various other complaints.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 83\2\ scan0309 | |
| Date | 14th March 1938 | |
| To Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} 200a Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}3/MH.{M. Huckerby}14.3.38. 6.B.IV. Run of about 300 miles. Worst features are body thumps and rattles. Other complaints - (1) Throttle sticks. (2) Radiator empties while standing. (3) Rattle from O.S. headlamp. (4) Insufficient damping at high speeds. (5) Mixture too rich to tick over or start hot. Latter requires full throttle. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||