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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).
List of amendments and corrections for a manual, referencing page and item numbers.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 139\3\  scan0043
Date  29th January 1934
  
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Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}1/KR.29.1.34.

Page 32. Item 4. Grease on cam surface in place of oil.

Item 7. The propellor shaft joints should run 10,000 miles without inspection and should be treated in an overhaul job.

Item 8. To be deleted.

Page 33. Item 8 continued. To be deleted.

Page 34. Engine Oil. This item to be deleted.
We recommend 5,000 miles before changing oil.

Item 2. Delete headline.

Item 5. We suggest the following -
"An external wing nut is provided for adjustment of brakes. To adjust brakes turn wing nut with fingers only until cam action prevents further movement; no force must be applied. This gives correct clearance of brake shoes".

Item 6. Wheels. Delete the removal of hub caps. This is not necessary. The wheels to be checked for tightness by spanner.

Page 36. Delete items 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 9.

No. 9. Jack up wheels before using spanner. Make sure wheels are well tightened up.

Item 6. Delete Starter Motor.

Item 7. Spark Plugs. Set gap to .015" - .018".

Page 37. Delete item 2. Crankcase Breather.

Page 38. A foot operated pump etc. supplies oil under pressure for the chassis lubrication.
The lubrication to the various units of the chassis is controlled by drip plugs.
A diagram etc.
Foot operated oil pump etc. Delete every 2000 miles.

Page 40. Delete - "Which may be due to the use of an unsuitable or dirty oil".
  
  


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