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).
Arranging the build of 12 modified Bentley rear axles for testing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 84\4\ scan0235 | |
| Date | 15th June 1937 | |
| To Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} from RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/Cy. 202 RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/Cy.2/LS.15.6.37. c. to MX.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} (struck through) c. to RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} (struck through) BENTLEY REAR AXLES & Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}18/AP.28.5.37. We are arranging for 6 Axles to be built without felt sealing rings in the pinion housing cover and also a further 6 with increased clearance. They will be built this week and Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} will be notified when they are available for test. RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/Cy. Cy | ||