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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).
Programme of work including engine tuning, performance figures, and steering checks for the 24-G-VI model.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 6\6\  06-page252
Date  5th August 1937
  
24-G-VI PROGRAMME. V.LEWIS. 5.8.37.

Fit latest ignition coil.
Tune up engine.
Set sparking plugs at .030" gap and note any alteration of gap and mileage.
Check speedometer.
Take performance figures.
Note steering column for sideways shake and if excessive take column and frame distortion figures.
Test cross member behind radiator on and off for steering joggles.
Obtain best possible slow running with any tappet clearance.
Log all engine periods.

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}
  
  


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