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 reported faults and required rectifications for a vehicle's engine, chassis, and body.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 90\4\ scan0040 | |
| Date | 25th April 1936 guessed | |
| B.24.GA. 1. Engine has become rather rough and "bumpy." (Nothing to do with advance of ignition as this was perfect before) 2. Engine has lost all its "snap" and this applies throughout the whole range. 3. Brakes are poor - particularly after hard use. Something definitely wrong. 4. The Horns have nearly fallen off at least 6 times. Method of holding horn on to brackets to be altered. Also method of holding horn brackets on to lamp brackets to be altered. 5. Clutch judders when getting away. This clutch nothing like so smooth in action as my old 3 1/2-litre. 6. The same remarks as point 5 apply to gearbox (change speed). 7. The lights which light the rev-counter and speedometer have gone wrong. 8. Chassis to be thoroughly gone over and tightened up where necessary. Several rattles, etc. 9. Everything, including gearbox and rear axle to be greased and oiled. 10. Bumpers? (weight - loose) 11. Hand brake "ratchet" gone wrong. 12. "Thud at rear" - when getting away. BODY 1. Body to be thoroughly gone over and tightened up everywhere. There are many rattles and noises. 2. Particular attention to be paid to the following: (a) both front doors very loose (b) luggage door" very loose. 3. Spare wheel cover to be repaired. 4. Car very cold inside. Bad draught from (a) Ventilator on cowl. (b) Sunshine roof. | ||