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Reporting on parts shaking loose on two different Bentley cars during road tests.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 3\6\  06-page179
Date  16th May 1934
  
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To E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} from Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer}

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 12/KW.16:5:34.

Parts Shaking Loose on the Bentley.

Referring to E.2/HP;16.5.34, the union on the suction side of the pump came loose on Bentley I car when it was being driven between Derby and London.

The water pump tap came open on B-23-AE - the streamline(Experimental Streamline Bentley B.23.A.E)d car - when it was being driven hard for brake tests on the road.

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
  
  
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