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).
Status update on various component issues including starter button pigtails, regulator box, ammeters, and big end bearings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\2\ scan0033 | |
| Date | 26th October 1937 guessed | |
| P.III Contd: STARTER BUTTON PIGTAILS The design of these has been improved and a Depot Sheet issued for fitting the new type retrospectively. SHORTS IN REGULATOR BOX A cure for this trouble has been found and a Depot Sheet issued. sticking of regulator contacts This trouble is under consideration. In the meantime a fuse is being added experimentally to save the regulator from burning up. FAULTY AMMETERS These troubles have been taken up with the makers and a design is being modified to eliminate the troubles. BIG END BEARING Works are anxious about the durability of the fork rod bearing. A modified bearing consisting of a loose aluminium alloy bush is showing promise. This modification could be applied to existing rods and an investigation is being made of what work and expense will be entailed in carrying out this alteration. No.3. Handwritten text: MATERIAL WHAT ABOUT THIS. WEEK SET OF RODS FOR SR | ||