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The fitting of a reconditioned axle and thrust pinion bearing to a Bentley 81HM.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 89\4\  scan0361
Date  22th October 1932
  
To Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Gry {Shadwell Grylls}
#13 . 261
Bentley - 81HM {Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}
Mr Franklin
Oct 22nd 32

With reference to your memo Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Gry {Shadwell Grylls} /GR {George Ratcliffe} 211032 a reconditioned axle was fitted to the above car early this week. 17/10/32 mileage 25,129. I asked K to take out a thrust pinion bearing and fit a GP4408 one of the eight I brought down. which was done.

F.J.K.
Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /G.H.H.
YJH
  
  
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