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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).
Progress report on the testing and evaluation of various vehicle components.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 154a\3\  scan0283
Date  16th June 1937
  
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16.6.37.

LeC.5244
Rubber anchorages for front ends of rear springs.
Parts submitted to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Les.{Ivan A. Leslie} having covered 10,000 miles for examination with a view to assessing suitability for use in the future if required.

F.87498
NS.{Norman Scott}4763
NS.{Norman Scott}4880
Front roll rod. 0.575 diameter.
10,000 miles covered. Not at present required. Available for applying to Wraith wheel movement if demanded.

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wst.
Battery box not lead coated.
Not satisfactory - rejected.

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GR.{George Ratcliffe}
Reduced float leverage in carburetter to improve petrol consumption.
Useful experience gained. Will not be required if high pressure pumps come.

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std.
Special Oil Cooler.
Report not yet to hand.

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std.
Cadillac Fan and increased belt drive.
Useful experience gained. Fitted on 32-EX for further test.

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std.
Deletion of steam valve in radiator.
Useful experience gained.

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std.
Special engine side guards.
Unsatisfactory for very bad conditions. Useful experience gained.

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell}
Tecalemit pressure oil filter with outer gauge & stronger by-pass.
Not satisfactory. Rejected.
  
  


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