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).
Quarterly report analyzing complaints regarding radiator leaks and various springing issues across different vehicle models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 130\1\ scan0061 | |
| Date | 30th June 1933 guessed | |
| - 9 - RADIATOR LEAKS. 20 HP. 25 HP. PH.I. PH.II. TOTAL. GRAND TOTAL. REMARKS. June Quarter. C.C. - 11 - 6 17) V.P. - 1 - 5 6) 23 Bronze Water connection now being used to replace aluminium connection which corrodes on PH.II radiators. Depot Sheet No. Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}219. Previous Quarter. C.C. - 5 1 7 13) V.P. - - - 3 3) 16 Six Months. - 17 1 21 39 39 TOTAL SPRINGING COMPLAINTS. June Quarter. C.C. 2 50 1 31 88) V.P. - - - - -) 88 Previous Quarter. C.C. - 21 2 8 31) V.P. - - - - -) 31 Six Months. 2 75 3 39 119 119 SPRINGS NOT COMFORTABLE. June Quarter. C.C. 1 49 - 27 77) V.P. - - - - -) 77 Ph.I complaints can be definitely cured by grooving springs and modifying shock dampers. 20/25 HP. We can cure many complaints by modifying the shock dampers. Grooved springs are an advantage. In exceptional cases low rated springs which are now standard are necessary. Ph.II. Increased lubrication and higher shock damper loads effect a cure in most cases, but low rated springs are sometimes necessary. Previous Quarter. C.C. - 21 2 8 31) V.P. - - - - -) 31 Six Months. 1 70 2 35 108 108 SPRINGS WEAK. June Quarter. C.C. 1 5 1 4 11) V.P. - - - - -) 11 Mostly due to insufficient clearance being allowed, but stronger springs are now being fitted and complaints should die out except when body weights are excessive. Previous Quarter. C.C. - - - - -) V.P. - - - - -) Six Months. 1 5 1 4 11 11 | ||