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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).
Inspection report on the condition of the Petrol Tank, Pedals, Front Dampers, and Propeller Shaft.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 108\1\  scan0173
Date  6th September 1937
  
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HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}1/VS.{J. Vickers}6.9.37.

Petrol Tank (Continued).

in good condition, excepting for rust on the inner surfaces.
In view of the small mileage, this rusting should receive attention.

Pedals.

To LOP.FW.964, incorporating the following :-

N.S.5058/66 - Modification to Brake and Clutch Pedals,
and Braking System.

N.S.5635. - Modification to Dashbrackets and Accelerator Pedal Bearing.

N.S.5074/5. - Floorboards, composite construction.

General condition satisfactory, excepting FW.435, Horizontal Pedal Stay, which has fractured. See EXI.201 attached.

Front Dampers.

These Dampers were checked after test, the loads proving correct.

Propeller Shaft.

Produced by Hardy Spicer.

Condition of needle-roller bearings satisfactory. Slight signs of picking up on splines of sliding joint.

General condition good.
  
  


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