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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).
Field report from J.H. Waldron in France regarding car mileage, parts received, and an oil leak.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 46\2\  Scan171
Date  18th April 1922
  
Hotel De l'ouest,
Laval, France.

18.4.22.

EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} from JHWaldron.

On April 16th. the car ran 350 miles and on the 17th. 353 miles making a total to date of 7624 miles.

I have received from R-R Paris 2 Dunlop covers and tubes 33 x 4 1/2 and have replied that we have received them here O.K.

There is noticeable oil leak from the joint at bottom of rear axle box, also oil still leaks from axle to off side brake drum.

The engine generally is still running well.

Mr. Hives and Mr. Haldenby are expecting to arrive here tonight.

J.H. Waldron.
  
  


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