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).
Quarterly report summarizing vehicle faults and adjustments for springing, tappets, rear axle gears, and oil leaks.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 130\4\ scan0066 | |
| Date | 30th June 1936 guessed | |
| - 7 - TOTAL. REMARKS SPRINGING. June Quarter. C.C. 46) 46 These are mostly adjustments to shock C.P. -) dampers to suit individual requirements. In a number of cases we have had to fit stronger springs because of heavy bodies. Complaints of hard riding are on the increase. Many customers seem to want softer riding. Previous Quarter. C.C. 33) 33 C.P. -) Six Months. 79 NOISY TAPPETS. June quarter. C.C. 26) 27 Usually only adjustment required to C.P. 1) make standard. Previous Quarter. C.C. 32) 32 C.P. -) Six Months. 59 NOISY REAR AXLE GEARS. June Quarter. C.C. 16) 17 Mostly pinion teeth "picking up" or faulty C.P. 1) thrust bearing. Previous Quarter. C.C. 29) 31 C.P. 2) Six Months. 48 OIL LEAKS FROM REAR AXLE CASING. June Quarter. C.C. 6) 46 The bolts round the axle tube flanges are C.P. 40) often found loose. Depot Sheet No. Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}290. Previous Quarter. C.C. -) 12 C.P. 12) Six Months. 58 | ||