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).
Meeting summary detailing agreed-upon solutions for issues with the Phantom III.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 91\1\ scan0169 | |
| Date | 13th December 1935 | |
| To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} X 30D Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}14/KW.13.12.35. Phantom III. Agreed to at meeting on the 9th December. Present E, Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}, By, E/JNR{Charles L. Jenner}, GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}, K/Lid{A. J. Lidsey}, By/Cgh.{W Clough} with :- The following features have been dealt Piston knocks Distortion of cylinders Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} carrying out tests of distortion of cylinders. Cylinder joint. White rubber rings to be replaced by rings as used on Merlin. Mx{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer}'s oil test has since proved not satisfactory. D material to be tested. Connecting Rod bearing failure. Strap type of rod to be superseded by Marine type. Oil cooler. Side plates to be corrugated to increase strength, as Buick. Hydraulic Tappets. Oil feed to be increased to the double plungers. Metering screws to be made more accessible. Gauze filters to be used in place of Tecalemit. Rear Brake Drums Fouling cross member and frame. Track of rear axle to be increased 1.00". | ||