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).
The condition of various engine components following a test.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 43\1\ Scan057 | |
| Date | 8th February 1924 | |
| R.R. 403A (20M) (D.A. 652 20-2-24) J.B.D. -8- EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. REF: Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}3/LG19. 8.24. ITEM. CONDITION. Wheelcase and Gears. Water pump serrated sleeve slack. Magneto to xx drives slack on the serrations. Other gearing very good. Hand Starter. Very tight - this is the second new Starter Gear that was fitted during the test and is in similar rusted condition. Carburetters. Very good. Petrol piping and rubbers. O.K. Oil Piping. O.K. Reduction gear. Very good. --------------------- Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/TAG. [Watermark: MADE AT CROXLEY] | ||