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).
Communication regarding servo judder issues on an 8.B.V. Bentley due to water ingress.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\5\ scan0030 | |
| Date | 26th January 1939 | |
| Hobb P.H.Rose. Hotel,de France, Chateauroux, Indre, FRANCE. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux}14/JH.26.1.39. 8.B.V. Bentley. Re servo judders we find that it is possible for water to enter the servo through some oil drain holes in the drum even if the Heldite is intact. Unfortunately you have not got the detachable servo so you will never know unless you have occasion to remove the gearbox. We are however taking steps to overcome the trouble and hope to incorporate the modifications in the next 15,000 mile car. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/I.M.Waller. | ||