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).
Broken Bentley Phantom III rocker shaft and a similar failure on another Bentley chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 131\4\ scan0184 | |
| Date | 4th May 1937 | |
| 1113 Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} From Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Es. RHO. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Ey. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Kingsbury. 4.5.37. BENTLEY ROCKER SHAFT. A P.III broken rocker shaft was sent to the Works last week. It was broken through one of the holes where the bracket holds it in position. We have had a similar case with a Bentley which I am forwarding to you for your inspection. This rocker shaft has been in service, approx. two years, fitted to Chassis B.160.FB. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||