Failure of a Ransome & Marles rear axle thrust race on Chassis B-171-AE, proposing a change to bearings with steel cages.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 114\2\ scan0107 | |
| Date | 22th January 1935 | |
| Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} y3807 Hd. {Mr Hayward / Mr Huddy} Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} BY.27/N.22.1.35. Re: Chassis B-171-AE - Capt.E.Burt. Referring to Hd {Mr Hayward / Mr Huddy} /SB. {Mr Bull/Mr Bannister} 5/HR.22.1.35, pointing out the Ransome & Marles rear axle thrust race has been removed from the above car due to the ball cage having disintegrated, we are afraid this is a general weakness with this type of bearing, and Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} and Sg. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} are being approached with a view to changing bearings for similar ones with steel cages which have been proved to be more satisfactory. BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | ||
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