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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).
Test log sheet detailing modifications and observations for the 32-EX Phantom III during a 1,000-mile test.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 91\2\  scan0070
Date  17th August 1937 guessed
  
32-EX. PHANTOM III
-5-
1,000 Miles Test

Part
A.84681/5 Washers on Servo Drive Shaft with baffle deleted
Rubber anti-clonk stop fitted in reverse link of servo
LeC.5191 High Pressure Petrol Pump on frame side member. G.S.diaphragms with oil silk centres. Steel rollers in place of brass in rear half of pump to reduce wear
NS.{Norman Scott}5087 Stone-guard for rear brake Intermediate Shaft
LeC.5318 Mod. to Front Wing Stay Fixings

Remarks
Use in conjunction with drain scheme for speedo drive housing, to increase lubrication of driving gears.
Similar in principle to stop on Wraith
Pump as used on Nairobi car
This was produced to overcome trouble of stones jamming shaft on 35-EX, which had a special shaft. Stones may not lodge in the standard shaft, the guard has therefore been removed, but is available for fitting if trouble occurs

Mileage in England
3.055
3.055
3.055
3.055
3.055

Mileage in France

Result of test
  
  


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