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).
Engine failure and other issues during a journey to London in vehicle 9.B.V.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\4\ scan0183 | |
| Date | 15th January 1942 | |
| 400d To Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FJH.{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} Copy to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/RC.{R. Childs} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FJH.{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer}3/ET.15.1.42. JOURNEY TO LONDON IN 9.B.V - 13/14.1.42. -------------------------------------- During the journey to London the engine failed completely. The trouble was eventually traced to lack of sparks due to one of the little spring steel clips holding on the distributor arms having come off and permanently completed the circuit to earth. This was rectified and no further breakdown occurred. The engine is noisy and the gear change heavier than B.V should be. The handbrake ratchet does not function well. Four gallons of petrol were added. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FJH.{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} | ||