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).
List of observations and comparisons for the 26.G.VI Log Book.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 108\1\ scan0272 | |
| Date | 24th January 1938 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 600a Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}5/R.26.1.38. 26.G.VI. 24/1/38. Herewith my observations for 26.G.VI Log Book:- (1) Idling affects gear lever. (2) Steering heavier than 24.G.VI. (3) Gear change difficult.across the gate. (4) Torque reaction below 10 M.P.H. worse than on 24.G.VI. (5) Speedometer appears to be slow. (6) Gearbox noisier than 24.G.VI. (7) Exhaust hiss more pronounced than on 24.G.VI why. (8) Suspension improved. (9) Brakes good. (10) Can we not reduce heater noise ? (11) Wind screen wiper excessive noise. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||