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).
Vehicle model complaints and remedies over quarterly and semi-annual periods.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 130\1\ scan0141 | |
Date | 1st June 1934 guessed | |
- 8 - 25 HP. PH.II. TOTAL. (AND TOTAL) REMARKS. SPRINGS NOT COMFORTABLE. June Quarter. C.C. 56 29 85) W.P. - - -) 85 20/25 HP. We can cure many complaints by modifying shock dampers. Grooved springs are an advantage. In exceptional cases low rated springs which are now standard are necessary. PH.II. Increased lubrication and higher shock damper loads effect a cure in most cases but low rated springs are sometimes necessary. Controllable dampers on 40/50 HP. should reduce complaints. Grooved pistons are being fitted to improve damper efficiency. Previous Quarter. C.C. 35 12 47) W.P. - - -) 47 Six Months. 91 41 132 132 STEERING WOBBLES AND JOGGLES OR SNATCHES. June Quarter. C.C. 14 17 31) W.P. 1 2 3) 34 Improved lubrication and bedding of cross steering tube ball ends ensure more constant friction. Depot Sheet Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}160. Pivot lean, shock damper loads etc. are dealt with in Depot Sheet Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}198. Spring loaded front spring rear shackle is now standard and is used in severe cases of complaint. Previous Quarter. C.C. 9 4 13) W.P. - 1 1) 14 Six Months. 24 24 48 48 STEERING KNOCKS AND STIFF. June Quarter. C.C. 25 7 32) W.P. 1 1 2) 34 Three Months. 26 8 34 34 STARTER MOTOR. June Quarter. C.C. 16 13 29) W.P. 2 2 4) 33 20/25 HP. starter drives require further improvement. See Depot Sheet Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}197. Depot Sheet Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}251 deals with crashing troubles on Ph.II cars. Previous Quarter. C.C. 20 16 36) W.P. 3 6 9) 45 Six Months. 41 37 78 78 | ||