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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).
Summary report on hydraulic and radiator complaints for various vehicle models over six months.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 130\1\  scan0129
Date  31th March 1934 guessed
  
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TOTAL HYDRAULIC COMPLAINTS. 20 HP. 25 HP. PH.I. PH.II. TOTAL. GRAND TOTAL. REMARKS.

March Quarter. C.C. 2 29 2 12 45)
W.P. - 4 - 5 9) 54

Previous Quarter. C.C. - 20 - 12 32)
W.P. - 7 - 11 18) 50

Six Months. 2 60 2 40 104 104

HYDRAULIC KNOCKS.

March Quarter. C.C. 2 14 1 5 22)
W.P. - 3 - 2 5) 27 Knocks on existing dampers are being
satisfactorily dealt with by mod-
Previous Quarter. C.C. - 13 - 10 23) ifying the replenishing ball valves
W.P. - 5 - 9 14) 37 and fitting oil feeds to intermediate
levers as per Depot Sheet Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}225. The
Six Months. 2 35 1 26 64 64 split piston type now being produced
appears satisfactory in service.

HYDRAULIC LEAKS.

March Quarter. C.C. - 4 - 1 5)
W.P. - - - - -) 5

Previous Quarter. C.C. - 7 - 2 9)
W.P. - 2 - 2 4) 13

Six Months. - 13 - 5 18 18

RADIATOR LEAKS.

March Quarter. C.C. - 11 1 6 18)
W.P. - 1 - 3 4) 22 Bronze Water Connection now being
used to replace aluminium connection
Previous Quarter. C.C. - 12 - 8 20) which corrodes on Ph.II radiators.
W.P. - - - 9 9) 29 Depot Sheet Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}219.

Six Months. - 24 1 26 51 51
  
  


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