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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).
Quarterly fault report detailing issues with headlamps, propeller shafts, engine leaks, and clutches.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 130\1\  scan0267
Date  1st June 1935 guessed
  
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TOTAL. REMARKS.

DEFECTIVE HEADLAMPS.
June Quarter.
C.C. 37)
C.P. 3)
40
Chiefly defective dipper gear, poor contacts or broken feed wire. ||||

Previous Quarter.
C.C. 19)
C.P. 10)
29
New modified lamps now on production.

Six Months.
69

INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE OVER PROPELLER SHAFT.
June Quarter.
C.C. 6)
C.P. 2)
8
Aggravated by weak road springs. Rubber buffers are to be increased in depth.

Previous Quarter.
C.C. 10)
C.P. -)
10

Six Months.
18

WATER LEAKS FROM ENGINE.
June Quarter.
C.C. 9)
C.P. 40)
49
Chiefly from No. 2 water jacket plate.

Previous Quarter.
C.C. 8)
C.P. 37)
45

Six Months.
94

CLUTCH SPIN.
June Quarter.
C.C. 6)
C.P. -)
6
Usually due to faulty adjustment or tight spigot bearing.

Previous Quarter.
C.C. 4)
C.P. 1)
5

Six Months.
11
  
  


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