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).
Extract from a 10,000-mile report on the battery and fittings for vehicle L8-GIV.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 164\4\ img008 | |
Date | 30th January 1931 | |
X5535. Extract from report on L8-GIV at 10,000 miles dated 30.1.31. X.5535. BATTERY AND FITTINGS TO LOP. F.56808. P & R BATTERY. We have had no trouble with the battery box and anchorage, at the finish of the mileage they showed no weaknesses. The battery has not given any trouble, full lighting and starting has been maintained. .1875 of a gallon of water has been added during the mileage. The battery is being sent into EFC. {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer} for his examination. | ||