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).
Engine breakdown on Bentley Chassis B-1-AE and the proposed modification to the air cleaner support bracket.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 85\4\ scan0078 | |
| Date | 3rd October 1934 | |
| Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} BY.15/N.3.10.34. Re: Owner's Complaint Report No.54 Bentley Chassis B-1-AE - Bentley Motors Demonstration. ------------------------------------------------------ The above report refers to an engine break down due to a portion of the reinforcement plate of the air cleaner support bracket having come adrift and found its way into No.1. cylinder via the induction pipe bend, and No.1. inlet valve. We have already issued instructions for all the chassis in the Works to be altered by increasing the number of rivets, and I consider it essential for this modification to be added to the 'List of alterations to be carried out at the first opportunity', and I therefore suggest a Depot Sheet should be issued to this effect. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | ||