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).
List of reported vehicle faults and proposed engineering solutions or investigations.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 1\4\ B001_X 100a-page247 | |
| Date | 29th December 1932 | |
| - 2 - E.1/HP.29.12.32. (9) Shock Dampers - 2 bolt fixing to frame not satisfactory. Instructions have been issued for fixing front dampers with 3 bolts. (10) Rear dampers - Instructions for a new bracket will be issued. There is no alteration to the damper. (11) Leaking of oil from glands. - Instructions for alternative improvements have been issued. (12) Front shock damper bolt - Improved designs have been received from FW. to overcome the trouble with this bolt working loose. (13) Brakes - Sponginess in rear brakes. Instructions have been issued for stiffening up the toggle shaft. (14) Servo - The servo with larger plate already instructed requires an improvement to prevent jingling of the plate. This is being considered. (15) Gearbox - Clanking in the drive. Awaiting detailed examination of pieces. It is reported that the cross-member holding up the tail of the gearbox settles down 1/8" permanently, also it is anticipated that some flexibility in the way of a rubber mounting may be adopted here, and this deflection will put the drive out of line. (16) Reverse plunger - Selector shaft cover requires ventilation hole in best position for releasing oil cushion. (17) Worm gear loose on main shaft. Awaiting examination of pieces. (18) Dismantling speedometer drive. Speedometer drive requires increased angle. (19) Undershields - Modify front apron to allow air flow for cooling ribbed sump. (20) Steering - Selectiveness improved by deleting side steering tube springs. Try stronger springs. Springs of 50% and 100% increased rating should be instructed. (21) Cross Steering Tube fouling front tray. This will be attended to when the tray is modified for the ribbed sump. (22) Knocking in parallel control of front axle. This is being looked into. | ||