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).
Requesting updates on the 'Six Worst Features' including issues with silencers, indicators, ignition points, and engine noises.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 47\1\ Scan382 | |
| Date | 12th November 1926 | |
| BJ. Copies to OWB. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} EH. H5/LH{Mr Haworth}12.11.26. RECEIVED CARD INDEX OF "SIX WORST FEATURES" AND OTHERS. Further to H4/GM21.10.26 and Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}2/LG20.10.26, the following information is required to keep the Card Index up-to-date. 2. EXPLOSIONS IN PHANTOM SILENCER AND BETTER THROTTLE CONTROL BY GOVERNOR. When will improvements (a) and (b) go on a 10,000 mile test? 4. WATER BOILING INDICATOR ON "PHANTOM" AND 20 H.P. As this red light indicator has been standardised, 'S' would like to see a sample of the red warning light fitting which will go on the Instrument Board. On what chassis or series will this indicator be in production? 5. BURNING OF PLATINUM POINTS ETC. On what chassis or series will the improvements mentioned by Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} be in production? On what chassis will a battery and magneto position, without charge, be on production? Are stainless steel points already on production, and if not, on what chassis do they start? 7. TAPPET KNOCKS AND GENERAL ENGINE NOISES. It is understood that the solid key type bottom tappet will be on production from the 76th chassis on C-2-A commencing with 1-E-F at the beginning of May. On what chassis or series will the other improvements mentioned in Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}' memo, above reference, be on production? 13. SQUEAKING OF EXHAUST BAFFLE. Can "W" give 'S' any news as to the elimination of this serious complaint. | ||