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).
The excellent condition of connecting rod bearings from car 21 U 1V after a 10,000-mile test.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5a\4\ 04-page175 | |
| Date | 13th December 1934 | |
| To He/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} From GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} 45840 Hotel de france, Chateauroux. Indre. France. 13th December 1934 Having completed 10,000 miles on 21 U 1V, we have dismantled the engine, and examined the connecting rod bearings. We have the greatest pleasure in reporting that we have never seen bearings in such a good condition at the finish of 10,000 miles. They are in a perfect condition. We are taking the opportunity of examining the main bearings, clutch, brakes, etc. before commencing the 10,000 miles using Wakefield's CW. oil. We congratulate you upon the results. G.W.H. [Signature] | ||