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).
Complaints and corrective actions for a Phantom III vehicle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 130\2\ scan0145 | |
| Date | 18th September 1936 | |
| X1113 To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Cricklewood, 18th Sept. 1936. Copies to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} Les.{Ivan A. Leslie} 7JH, A7M. Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} Complaints. There have been four Phantom III with the following complaints :- (1) Steering joggles. (2) Clutch joggles. (3) Ammeter discharge 20 amps. (sticking). (4) Hand brake lever, ratchet out of action. (5) Servo thumps (slack rod.) (6) Brakes pulling to N.S. (7) Springing, rear too much movement ( checked dampers right poundage, control poundage correct). (8) Bad transmission period 50 MPH. (9) Poor slow running. The following have been attended to :- 3AZ46. (1) Clutch fabric had peeled off on the flywheel side,new plate fitted. Mr. Archer returned clutch plate to Derby. New plate satisfactory. (2) Steering Joggles. Side Steering tube rear springs reduced in length to give no pre loading. cured joggle but set up wobbles. | ||