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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).
Multiple electrical failures experienced with vehicle 36-EX, including the starter, dynamo, and foot switch.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 96\3\  scan0173
Date  22th February 1937 guessed
  
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is therefore more efficient and does not run any risk of warming up.

The electrical system of 36-EX gave a lot of trouble and slowed the return journey.

The starter failed and the engine had to be started by hand to return.

The dynamo stopped charging probably due to failure of the voltage control unit.

The foot switch failed and completely blacked out when dipping on three occasions, so it was necessary to run all the time on one headlamp dipped.

These failures should be investigated.

E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}
  
  


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