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).
Petrol pump failures, bonnet rattles, and other issues observed during vehicle testing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\2\ scan0081 | |
| Date | 11th June 1934 guessed | |
| failure of the petrol pumps while waiting for traffic etc. but the pumps could be heard dealing with vapour that had collected. Oil and Water temperatures were not excessive considering the heat of the day. Max. Water 83°C Oil 85°C Air 34°C. Bonnet rattle were the worst feature of the car when travelling over cobble stones. The Bonnet sides are not of sufficient strength with louvres. There is not sufficient load on the Bonnet fasteners, more clearance is required to allow for bonnet dropping. The bonnet knocks always & is appreciable. difference is obtained with the Damper in the soft position The car sounds like a track Then is not sufficient clearance between the front undershield and cross steering tube. We have clouded our good and hearty. There is a very bad over run period from 65 M.P.H down to 50 which can be felt through the floor boards & forward period is approx the same. | ||