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).
Phantom III starters failing to engage due to production settings not adhering to drawing specifications.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 130\2\ scan0365 | |
| Date | 22th December 1936 | |
| 1113. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}7/R.22.12.36. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} was at the Works to-day, and told me there were four more cases of P.III starters failing to engage. We examined a number of cars on production, and noted that they are all being set on the minus limit, the drawing definitely specifies 30, thou., but this is not being adhered to. We shall be glad to know from you that this engaging trouble is due to the same difficulties we had on P.II, and not to some unknown problem. We should also like to know whether you consider it necessary to tackle all cars at present at the Coachbuilders, and cars in customers' hands, to check this setting. This matter is important, and we shall be glad if you will let us have the information as soon as possible. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||