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 complaints for the 25/30 HP model for March.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 131\2\ scan0125 | |
| Date | 8th April 1938 | |
| To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}. from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to C. c. to Ry. c. to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. to Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} c. to HHC. c. to H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} c. to LA.{L. A. Archer} c. to Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} 1113 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}1/N.8.4.38. Re: 25/30 HP. COMPLAINTS. The following are the complaints for March: Engine. No. (1) Timing gear rattle, dealt with by attention to crankshaft damper. 2. (2) Misfires due to weak coil. 2. (3) Over-oiling, L. ring fitted. 1. (4) Excessive oil consumption. 1. (5) Knock in front from cam balancer. 1. (6) Oil leak from rocker cover joint. 1. (7) Valves sticking. 1. (8) Ignition rotor failure. 1. (9) Helsby cable shorting. 4. (10) Main oil pipe chafed through on engine guard. 1. (11) Defective oil gauge. 1. (12) Water pump leak from gland. 1. Total 17. Cont'd..... | ||