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 of rear axle complaints and the adjustments made for two different chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 84\4\ scan0198 | |
Date | 6th May 1937 | |
6th. May 1937. REAR AXLE COMPLAINTS AND ADJUSTMENTS MADE. Chassis No. Date. Mileage. Remarks. B.160.FB. 5.5.37. 12347. AFTER TEST EXTRA. Examine pinion race. Found Acme thread scoring up cover plate. Rectified by changing race and track was faulty. B.42.EF. 5.5.37. 21533. Complaint of oil leak from axle nosepiece. Examine pinion race, axle noisy on over-run. Found race O.K. Rectified by fitting thinner thrust washer .118" to .114" to correct pinch. Change distance washer .002" thicker. | ||