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).
Complaints and adjustments made to rear axles.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 84\4\ scan0205 | |
| Date | 7th May 1937 | |
| 7th. May 1937. REAR AXLE COMPLAINTS AND ADJUSTMENTS MADE. Chassis No. Date. Mileage. Remarks. B.127.CW. 30.4.37. 39314. Axle noisy and uneven at 38 m.p.h. on overrun. Found too much pinch on race, reduced by .002". Race not changed. Rectified by fitting .002" thicker distance plate (GB.2012). B.112.FB. 6.5.37. 10149. Test report axle noise [handwritten: up to] [struck through: standard, discode] examine race, for O.K. Owner complained of axle noisy. Examine race pinch, found O.K. Refit original race, renew felt washer. [handwritten: OK.] | ||