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).
15,000-mile test report for the 32-EX Phantom, detailing part modifications and mileage.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 91\2\ scan0074 | |
| Date | 17th August 1937 guessed | |
| 32-EX. PHANTOM - 9 - 15,000 Miles Test. Part Remarks Mileage in England Mileage in France Result of test G.83678 Vent Plugs on Front Spring Boxes blocked up Mod. to prevent oil pumping out 3,055 NS.{Norman Scott}4967/4975 Adjustable Cross Steering Tubes Mod. to facilitate production 3,055 Ex.27718/20 Ball Fads in Bz/FD{Frank Dodd - Bodies} finished with spherical ended rose cutter in place of lapping, in cross steering tube joints. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}254 Springs. Mod. to obtain more constant friction in joints to eliminate wheel wobble 3,055 Hardy Spicer Propellor Shaft 964 NS.{Norman Scott}4762 Oilite Bushes in servo countershaft To eliminate bijur feed to this point 3,055 Exhaust Fittings. Lor.F.86603 Special aluminised exhaust system with no front expansion box, and spun filled tail pipe. Lec.5392 Rubber Tail Suspension This system effects a saving of weight and cost 3,055 | ||