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).
Troubles encountered with the 35-PK car after fitting new front springs.
Identifier | Morton\M20.3\ img045 | |
Date | 25th September 1924 | |
TEST NO. V.L. SHEET 8. As No.V. BUT NEW TYPE FRONT SPRINGS - 35-PK CAR. Troubles consisted of :- 1 Exhaust Valve burnt out (old type valve). Water pump failure (spindle badly worn). Windscreen broken. Car overturned - shipped to England. MILEAGE OF TEST - 3,024. REF: Expl. No. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT R.R. 493A (50m) (D.B. 175 25-9-24) J.H.D. | ||