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).
Condition report on Raymond Mays' Bentley, detailing various mechanical and bodywork faults.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 90\4\ scan0101 | |
| Date | 30th July 1937 | |
| To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} 261SS{S. Smith} July 30th 1937. Raymond Mays' Bentley - XXXXXXXXXXX. knock. Bad piston knock until warmed up. Outstanding tappet knock. The engine is smooth throughout range and remains good when thoroughly hot, reving up light, damper load appears to be down. Detonation low speed full throttle. CLUTCH Fierce. Jaggers and easily stops engine on inclines. GEARBOX. clonks. Slack in box when using gears causes bad transmission STEERING Very heavy cornering and is not directional. BRAKES. Efficient. Bad squeaks when unexpected, cannot be re-produced at will. Servo squeaks. REAR AXLE. Bad clonk from driving dogs. BODY WORK. Full of creaks from door etc. The mileage of thecar calls for a general over overhaul. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||