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).
Defective starter motor and the conclusion that troubles are due to low battery from being parked in winter.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 151\3\ scan0355 | |
| Date | 12th January 1938 | |
| - 2 - Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /GWH. {George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} 7/G.12.1.38. 1 - defective starter motor, the brushes required cleaning. On enquiring from the interviewers, I learn that when these troubles are complained of, all are due to the battery being down, with excessive time the cars are parked during the winter months. The engine turns but there is not sufficient current to operate the coil. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /GWH. {George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||