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).
Temporary tie bar scheme for a Bentley rear axle to test for deflection.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 84\4\ scan0185 | |
| Date | 20th April 1937 | |
| 202 DY.{F R Danby} C. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} E/HDY.{William Hardy}1/HP.20.4.37. Bentley Rear Axle. We send herewith N.Sch.5111 showing a temporary scheme for a tie bar for this axle. This can be used to prove whether deflection of the axle between the springs is a serious factor in wear of the axle driving dog teeth. [Signature] E/HDY.{William Hardy} | ||