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).
Failure of a Ransome & Marles rear axle thrust race on Chassis B-171-AE, proposing a change to bearings with steel cages.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 114\2\ scan0107 | |
| Date | 22th January 1935 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} y3807 Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} BY.27/N.22.1.35. Re: Chassis B-171-AE - Capt.E.Burt. Referring to Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/SB.{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister}5/HR.22.1.35, pointing out the Ransome & Marles rear axle thrust race has been removed from the above car due to the ball cage having disintegrated, we are afraid this is a general weakness with this type of bearing, and Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} and Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} are being approached with a view to changing bearings for similar ones with steel cages which have been proved to be more satisfactory. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | ||