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).
The outcome of a 15,000-mile test in France for a Bentley, detailing parts suitable for standardisation.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\5\ scan0170 | |
| Date | 12th June 1937 | |
| 200a 3.S.IV. - BENTLEY 12.6.37 Outcome of special features incorporated for 15,000 miles test in France - March -May 1937. The following parts were satisfactory and suitable for Standardisation:- Ref. Description. Notes EB.2927 Cylinder block produced by Midland Cylinder Co. Sheet Issued. EB.2216 Large Oil Pump. 22° Helical gears. Standardised. Reported noisy when cold. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}260. EB.3256 Valve springs produced in Swedish wire by Tempered Spring Co. Sheet Issued. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CHM. "Palmetto" packing in water pump gland. Sheet Issued. EB.2737 Main bearings in A.C.2. Sheet Issued. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} Aluminised front expansion box. Sheet issued with modification to collar which failed in France. GL.{G. Linnett}833 Modification to lubrication of rear brake actuating shafts. Sheet awaiting Hm{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}'s approval. The bearings of the front and rear toggle shafts were badly worn as usual. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale} Ferodo B.Z. for brake liners. Sheet issued. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale} Brake drums with increased cooling ribs. Sheet issued specifing Milenite material. continued | ||