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).
Summary of outcomes from a 15,000-mile Bentley test in France, listing parts for standardisation.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154a\3\ scan0287 | |
| Date | 12th June 1937 | |
| 3.B.1V. - BENTLEY 12.6.37 Outcome of special features incorporated for 15,000 miles test in France - March -May 1937. The following parts were satisfactory and suitable for Standardisation:- Ref. Description. Notes EB.2927 Cylinder block produced by Sheet Issued. Midland Cylinder Co. EB.2216 Large Oil Pump. Standardised. 22° Helical gears. Reported noisy when cold. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}260. Valve springs produced in Sheet Issued. EB.3256 Swedish wire by Tempered Spring Co. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GwH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} "Palmetto" packing in water Sheet issued. pump gland. EB.2737 Main bearings in A.C.2. Sheet Issued. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} Aluminised front expansion Sheet issued with modifica- box. tion to collar which failed in France. GL.{G. Linnett}833 Modification to lubrication Sheet awaiting Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}'s approval. of rear brake actuating shafts. The bearings of the front and rear toggle shafts were badly worn as usual. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale} Ferodo B.Z. for brake liners. Sheet issued. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale} Brake drums with increased Sheet issued specifying/ cooling ribs. Milenite material. continued | ||