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).
Starter motor failure caused by flood water, with a suggestion to drill drain holes in the casing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 55\1\ Scan161 | |
| Date | 5th July 1932 | |
| HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}) FROM R.{Sir Henry Royce} [Scribbled initials HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}] E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}) C. to SG.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} 16-G-4. AT WW. R2/M5.7.32. This car would appear to have been used during the very wet weather of last winter, apparently running through the floods, because the starter motor failed in engagement. We removed the starter motor pinion and found it badly rusted in the spindle. It would be better if some holes were drilled in the casing to drain off the water from the pocket where the pinion lies. Will you kindly see to this. R.{Sir Henry Royce} LID{A. J. Lidsey} See me HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||