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).
Piston failure on a car, mentioning a telegram and an enclosed sketch.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\1\ scan0089 | |
| Date | 8th April 1933 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 8.4.33 - 2 - We are of course unaware of the progress of the other Bensport, but we are of the opinion that it is a mistake to stop the running of this car. It is apparently in a condition when various parts have got fatigued, and would quickly show up, however you may have other views. We sent you the following telegram re the piston failure: HALF OF SKIRT BROKEN OFF NUMBER THREE PISTON. We have received your wire: PRESUME YOU WILL BRING CAR HOME ON ODD PISTON. - - - - - - Yes we intended to do so. Enclosed find sketch of broken piston. G.W.Hancock. G.W.H. | ||