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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).
Inspection report on the condition of various vehicle components, with suggestions for improvements.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 1\4\  B001_X 100a-page166
Date  7th February 1933
  
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RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}1/BE7.2.33.

Steering Column & Box. N.S. 3394-3400. RR. Schemes 158-208.

General condition good.
Rocking Shaft scored due to lack of oil. The addition of an annular groove in Bush F.55630 is suggested to improve circulation of oil round shaft.

Side Steering Tube. RR. Schemes 143-184.

Condition good. Springs replaced by solid distance pieces.

Petrol Tank. RR. Schemes 194-5.

Condition good except for two dents presumably caused by stones.

Pedals - N.S. 3537-3541

Condition good except for spherical bearing on frame which has picked up due to lack of lubrication.

Dashbrackets & Footboards - N.S. 3500 - RR. Schemes 166-7.

Dashboard - condition good.

Oil Pump on Dash - LOP. F.82353

Phantom II type.
Condition Good.

Oil Pipes & Fittings - LOP. F.100280

Condition Good.

Shock Dampers - Front & Rear. N.S.3497-3517. RR.Scheme 196.

1. Cylinders - bores are polished locally but not appreciable wear is evident. General condition Good.

2. Main Bushes - These are in excellent condition, no appreciable wear having taken place.

cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary}
  
  


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