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 testing of a reclaimed sample pinion for a Bentley rear axle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 102\4\ scan0126 | |
| Date | 19th July 1938 | |
| GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} (K) c. Ey. (Struck through) c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} (Struck through) c. RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/Cgs. (Struck through) c. 'G' Dept. (Struck through) BY/NS.{Norman Scott}3/WB.{Mr Brazier/Mr Bell}19.7.38. BENTLEY - REAR AXLE - SEC : 6120. 101st in 'J' to end of 'L' Series. We are sending you a sample pinion of the type GB.3559, which has been reclaimed in accordance with GL.{G. Linnett}873. The extension for the out-board bearing is ground down to .875 dia., and a sleeve is pressed on to enable the standard roller bearing to be used. Will you kindly arrange to have this piece fitted in a customer's car, to see if it will stand up to service conditions. Will RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/Cgs. make arrangements to have the Works records corrected to cover the dispatch of this piece to K.{Mr Kilner} The remaining pinions should be held until GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} gives a report. BY/NS.{Norman Scott} | ||