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).
Issue with second gear jumping out on Bentley Chassis B.161-CW while touring in Switzerland.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 86\4\ scan0127 | |
| Date | 17th September 1935 | |
| HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hdy.{William Hardy} X228 R Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} See me please Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/SB{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister}16/HR.17.9.35. re SECOND GEAR JUMPING OUT. Bentley Chassis. -------------------- We have to report a case of second gear jumping out on chassis B.161-CW., whilst touring in Switzerland. We are arranging to fit a stronger spring to the selector mechanism but we are doubtful whether this will have any effect. Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/SB.{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister} | ||