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).
Broken fan belt for a 32-EX Phantom III, and a request for a correct replacement.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 94\5\ scan0038 | |
| Date | 9th June 1937 | |
| CHATEAUROUX. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux}/5/JAB.9.6.37. To. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} 324 also 300a 32-EX. PHANTOM III. Fan Belt. The fan belt has broken as stated in the Daily Report. This was the belt originally fitted when the engine was built up, and has covered 13.440 miles. We have fitted the new special belt which was handed to writer by Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std. in Derby, but with the larger driving pulley, it is extremely tight. Will you please despatch a correct belt for this fan and pulley as soon as possible. ------------ Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} | ||