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).
Noisy Bentley rear axle for chassis B.75 HM, detailing worn and broken components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 131\4\ scan0195 | |
| Date | 6th May 1937 | |
| 1113 To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} From Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} c. to Hm{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} Kingsbury. 6th May, 1937. Bentley Rear Axle. Chassis B.75 HM.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} Mileage 7,741. This axle had developed noise on forward and over-run. Upon dismantling the pinion teeth was found in a bad condition. The cage of the thrust race was broken and had worn considerably on the outer edge. The scoring of the pinion teeth, we presume, was caused by the metal from the cage. There was no nip left on this bearing as the packing washer had worn. The bearing looks as if it had worn, but we should like this confirming. We are sending you the pinion, ball race and thrust washer belonging to this axle. Will you hand same to Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} after investigation as the rest of the axle is being returned to the repair department. We are also sending a bearing taken out of B.201 GP which is badly pitted. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||