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).
Inspection report detailing wear and failure of oil seals and gears.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\5\ scan0126 | |
| Date | 13th May 1937 | |
| - 3 - HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/RH.{R. Hollingworth}1/VS.{J. Vickers}13.5.37. Oil Seals. R.H. Centre Case - Leather burnt and breaking up. L.H. " " - Leather becoming hard and solid. Pinion Housing Cover - Leather becoming hard. due to excessive heat Gears 8:34 ratio. Made in U.S.A. Pinion G.82201. worn .004 on nose bearing due to inner race of bearing revolving. Teeth are picking up, probably due to bearing failure. Crown Wheel G.82202. Several studs loose. Teeth picking up, probably due to bearing failure. HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/R.{Sir Henry Royce} Hollingworth. | ||