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).
Phantom III water pump troubles, specifically squeaks, leaks, and issues with the Lignum Vitae wood thrust.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 149a\1\ scan0164 | |
| Date | 21th December 1937 | |
| Handwritten: File Water pump - chassis Handwritten: W.A. Robotham 19/SD Handwritten: 1269 To BY... from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} c.c. to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c.c. to Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} c.c. to RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} c.c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}23/N.21.12.37. Phantom III - Water Pump. Troubles due to squeaks and leaks. during Oct. & Nov. Handwritten: W.A. Robotham / S.D Chassis. Complaint. Policy. Nature of trouble. 3-AX-157. Squeaks - vanes touching case. 3-AZ-156. " " " 3-BU-28. " " " 3-CP-138. " " " 3-BU-158. " " " 3-AX-29. " " New bush required. 3-AX-115. " " New packing gland. 3-AZ-34. " " Leak at joint to cylinder block. 3-AZ-88. " " " 3-CP-10. " " " The chief trouble is the sinking or wearing of the Lignum Vitae wood thrust. There was trouble with this on the 10,000 miles car, and I understood some modifications had been made, but cannot find any record of same. What is the position please. Handwritten Signature: Steadman Handwritten: Please let me know Handwritten Signature: R Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||