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The investigation of valve failures in Bentley cars.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 131\4\  scan0193
Date  6th May 1937
  
11/3
To Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /GWH. {George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}
Kingsbury.
6th May, 1937.

Bentley.
Valve Failures.

We have tested valves out of two cars since receiving your memo and cannot find any traces of cracks. A system has been established to watch the valves closely.

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /GWH. {George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}
  
  
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