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).
Inspection report detailing the condition and wear of various mechanical components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\1\ scan0236 | |
| Date | 29th September 1933 | |
| -3- Valves and Fittings Inlet & Exhaust Valves Good. Top and bottom valve spring washers show signs of wear due to springs. Springs good. Wheelcase & Gears Wheelcase half damaged. All gears good. Dynamo Signs of fidgeting on crankcase. Oil Pipes No.1. section on main oil pipe damaged. Remainder good. Oil Pump Casing scored on walls. Cover worn and scored in driving gear spigot bore. Driving gear badly worn and scored on bearing spigot. Driven gear scored on bearing spigot. Distributor and oil pump drive broken on oil pump driving end. Thrust race on Drive badly damaged. Water Pump Casing good. Bush in top casing badly scored. Cover damaged. Rotor spindle lightly scored and worn. Bottom of rotor spindle rust pitted. Rear face of rotor worn by thrust bearing. Slipper Gear Rivets securing friction plate on driving dog have worked loose. Flywheel & Clutch Clutch fingers worn at both ends. Flywheel teeth damaged locally due to starter pinion. cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} | ||