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).
Test report detailing issues found after a 400-mile weekend run, primarily concerning the brake system and other minor faults.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 111\2\ scan0423 | |
| Date | 26th June 1939 | |
| 800. To Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} (FOR LOG BOOK) C. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/JBD.{John B. Dixon - Fuel Systems} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}3/MH.{M. Huckerby}26.6.39. 2.B.50. Week-end run of about 400 miles. The main criticism of this car is the functioning of the brake system. The servo groaned for about 150 miles even when the brakes were not applied, and the front brakes rubbed till they got so hot that they juddered even when not being used. The servo has been slacked off and the clutch pedal return spring hitched on to the front brake idler lever. The centre bolt holding the servo on to the gearbox is not locked and was not tight, possibly due to vibration. There is no box spanner in the tool kit for the large servo adjusting nuts. Other points - (1) Engine does not tick over when hot. (2) Prop. shaft vibration bad when car loaded up. (3) Suspension noise on rough roads worse than any B.V..Thumps are felt on the steering wheel, over quite small pot holes. (4) Wind screen wiper switch is marked "rear blind". (5) Cigarette lighter though present, does not work. (6) Cubby hole needs lip to keep contents inside. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} [Handwritten] AFH This must be investigated. 3 B50 is quite good. What is the difference? Caswell should investigate | ||