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).
Owner's Complaint Report detailing severe engine failure on chassis B.199.AE during a test.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 88\1\ scan0160 | |
| Date | 5th February 1935 | |
| Handwritten Top: x7961 Bsp Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} You may have heard of this case before if not it is worth examination By BENTLEY SERVICE DEPARTMENT. KINGSBURY WORKS. February 5th.1935. OWNER'S COMPLAINT REPORT. No. 72. CHASSIS No. B.199.AE. OWNER. H.L.Good. DELIVERY DATE. 6.7.34. TYPE OF BODY. Mayfair Carriage Co. Sedanca de Ville. SPEEDO READING. 7026. DATE IN DEPT. 31.1.35. OWNER'S COMPLAINT. During "incoming" test to verify owner's complaint of "poor performance" a knock developed in engine at 3.700.r.p.m. APPARENT CAUSE OF COMPLAINT. Nos.2 & 4 big ends "out". Nos.2 & 4 Crankpins "damaged". No.6 cylinder "scored". No.6 piston "seized". RECTIFIED BY: Return of complete chassis to W. Repair Dept. as per instructions from Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} REMARKS. Oil level insump O.K. Oil pressure 40lbs sq.inch. Radiator temperature 78. Car brought in by Salvage Van after breakdown. Car being despatched to Repair Department, Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., Derby, via L.M.S. today 1/2/35. GENERAL REMARKS: Handwritten bottom: F.{Mr Friese} Dodd. Can you find where this engine is and let me know? Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Handwritten side note: 5. Con rods as seen Stamp: RECEIVED 2 FEB 1935 Footer: K/CL. XXXXX K/KC. | ||