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).
Significant number of complaints about unreliable petrol gauges on the Phantom II and 20/25 models.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 61\3\ scan0219 | |
Date | 22th July 1931 | |
COPY. 84523. S/W. To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} From Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} (To await return). c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to C. Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}14/D22.7.31. Re. Quarterly Complaints. An item which seems to be becoming rather a formidable one is "Petrol Gauges". For the last 6 months the complaints on P.ll have amounted to 74, and on the 20/25's - 45. The remarks at the side say, "Generally speaking these instruments are not too reliable and further investigation is required". As this is an article that we buy out, we ought not to have to put up with this continual trouble and expense and I should be glad if you would let me know what is being done with a view to overcoming the matter for the future, Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | ||