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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).
Statistical report on vehicle component failures and complaints for various models over a six-month period.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 47\2\  Scan347
Date  1st September 1930 guessed
  
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COUPLING FABRIC FAILURES. 20 HP. 25 HP. Ph.I. Ph.II TOTAL REMARKS.

September quarter. - - 12 7 19 Depot Sheet Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}163
Previous - - 21 5 26 Machine rivetted &
Six months. - - 33 12 45 latest type coupling available.

TOTAL CLUTCH COMPLAINTS:
September quarter. 10 3 14 14 41
Previous 21 1 23 16 61
Six months. 31 4 37 30 102

CLUTCH JAGGERS.
September quarter. 9 1 10 4 24
Previous 21 1 23 16 61
Six months. 30 2 33 20 85

CLUTCH NON-STOP.
September quarter. 1 2 4 10 17 Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}investigating.
Previous - - - - - New material available for Ph.I, Ph.II.
Six months. 1 2 4 10 17 20 HP.material now being ordered.

CARBURETTER FLOODING.
September quarter. 4 - 19 3 30 Depot Sheet Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}143
Previous - 4 1 - 1 This matter in the
Six months. 4 4 20 3 31 Experimental Dept's hands re Stainless Steel Valve Seats.
  
  


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