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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 summary of vehicle faults over a six-month period, categorized by issue and car model.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 130\1\  scan0390
Date  31th March 1936 guessed
  
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EXHAUST AND PETROL FUMES IN BODY.

25 HP. PH.II. AAL. GRAND TOTAL. REMARKS.

March Quarter.
C.C. 13 3 16)
C.P. 1 - 1) 17 Usually dealt with by extended swan neck and remote vent to petrol pipe.

Previous Quarter.
C.C. 14 5 19)
C.P. - 1 1) 20

Six Months.
28 9 37 37

ISY REAR AXLES.

March Quarter.
C.C. 13 - 13)
C.P. 1 - 1) 14

Previous Quarter.
C.C. 6 1 7)
C.P. - 1 1) 8

Six Months.
20 2 22 22

FAN BELT FRAYED OR STRETCHED.

March Quarter.
C.C. 9 7 16)
C.P. 12 3 15) 31

Previous Quarter.
C.C. 10 7 17)
C.P. 7 3 10) 27

Six Months.
38 20 58 58

HUBS.NOISY.

March Quarter.
C.C. 28 1 29)
C.P. 2 2 4) 33 These are mainly noisy ball races in front hubs. A roller bearing is to be introduced in place of inner ball bearing on 20/25 HP. cars, which should reduce these complaints.

Previous Quarter.
C.C. 16 3 19)
C.P. 2 2 4) 23

Six Months.
48 8 56 56
  
  


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