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).
Modifications to a Bentley rear axle and Girling brakes, and the dispatch of faulty parts.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 83\2\ scan0236 | |
| Date | 14th February 1938 | |
| To. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c.c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AEM. 200a CHATEAUROUX I/.14.2.38. 6.B.IV. - BENTLEY. Rear Axle & Girling Brakes. The replacement axle gears are now fitted and we have also fitted the 5/16" rear brake rods and connectors. We note that as the expanders are located from turning, whereas the yokes on the equaliser are on spherical joints it is possible for the threads in the hexagonal connecting piece to turn slightly, unless lock nuts are fitted at both ends, instead of only at one end as supplied. We have therefore done this and recommend that the drawings be modified accordingly. The faulty rear axle pinion and bearings have been despatched to-day for your examination. We have kept the crown wheel as it is just possible it might help us out in the event of the present gears packing up. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} Frank.. Walker. | ||