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).
Clutch not freeing, a rusty universal joint, and the remarkable performance of vehicle 14.EX.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 181\M10\ img071 | |
Date | 1st April 1928 guessed | |
4 so that the clutch would not free its- self and we could not get into gear. The serrated universal joint was also rusty. It is worth noting that this shaft still requires a syringe full of oil in spite of the centre joint lubrication which does not oil the portion that has given trouble. The riding, power & general condition of 14.EX on these roads here is absolutely remarkable, it will be interesting to try it at- speed and in the mountains Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||