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).
Fault log for chassis 9 G.III, detailing issues found over a 10,216-mile test.
Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\N\July1925-September1925\ Scan39 | |
Date | 28th June 1925 | |
C Chassis 9 G.III. Summary of faults during 10,216 miles test, carried out from 31.5.25 to 28.6.25. Tested at. Miles run. Total miles. Remarks. Chateauroux. 2,769 2,769 Top leaf of N.S.F. spring broken approx. 12" from rear end. " 5,726 5,726 Small right angled bracket holding exhaust pipe to frame broken through at bend. " 6,726 6,726 Battery box support - M.505II - broken through flange 1 1/2" down. O.S.F. wing stay broken through top holes. Second O.S.F. wing stay cracked bottom corner. " 7,216 7,216 Slight crack developed in petrol tank filter flange. " 9,216 9,216 Support stay welded on exhaust down pipe broken across bend. 10,216 Total mileage. GWA | ||