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).
Log from a 15,000-mile test for a Phantom III vehicle, detailing parts modifications and mileage.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 91\2\ scan0071 | |
| Date | 17th August 1937 guessed | |
| Header: 32-EX. PHANTOM III, -6-, 15,000 Miles Test Table Columns: Part, Remarks, Mileage in England, Mileage in France, Result of test Row 1: Part: Lec.5668. Threaded Shackle Pins for rear Springs. Remarks: To overcome developement of side play and knocks from rear shackles which occurs with existing design. Mileage in England: 3,055 Row 2: Part: Lec.5601 Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}352 Built up steering Cam Tube. Timken Bearings for cam Rocker Shaft Pin without serrations. Mileage in England: 3,055 Row 3: Part: .010" - .015" load on ball instead of .003"- .007" in rear joint of Side Steering Tube. Remarks: Mod.to prolong time when slack will occur and produce knocks. Mileage in England: 3,055 Row 4: Part: Lec.5477 Mod.Rest Angle & Bonnet strip with Kansas snubber taping. Mileage in England: 3,055 Row 5: Part: NS.{Norman Scott}4875-4890 Mod.to Rear Spring Plate and Connecting Links for Rear Dampers & Roll-rod. Remarks: No spring loading in tube, side spring load on balls. Mileage in England: 3,055 Row 6: Part: Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}379 Duprene Rubber Glands in rear Shock Dampers. Remarks: To prevent oil leaks from bushes. Mileage in England: 964 Row 7: Part: Ex.24982 Front Engine Feet in S/M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Mileage in England: 964 | ||