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).
Letter concerning broken screws on a Dipper Main Bracket following a P100R test on a Bentley chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 167\1\ img036 | |
| Date | 30th July 1936 | |
| HEAD OFFICES & WORKS, GREAT KING ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong}, BIRMINGHAM. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY, INDIA OFFICE, G.P.O. AND LEADING RAILWAYS. [LOGO - JOSEPH LUCAS TRADE MARK] 'KING OF THE ROAD' LAMPS, HORNS, 'CYCLEALITIES' 'MOTOR-CYCLEALITIES' 'MOTORALITIES' MAGNETOS & BATTERIES. ELECTRIC LIGHTING & STARTING SYSTEMS. Codes: A.B.C. 5TH & 6TH EDITN & BENTLEY'S 1ST & 2ND JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED GREAT KING STREET BIRMINGHAM 19 TELEPHONE NORTHERN 5201 (12 LINES) TELEGRAMS & CABLES 'LUCAS, BIRMINGHAM' SERVICE DEPOTS BELFAST 3/5, CALVIN STREET, MT. POTTINGER. BIRMINGHAM, 18 GREAT HAMPTON STREET. BRIGHTON, 4 85, OLD SHOREHAM RD, HOVE. BRISTOL 34B, BATH ROAD. CARDIFF 54A, PENARTH ROAD. COVENTRY PRIORY STREET. DUBLIN PORTLAND STREET NORTH, NORTH CIRCULAR ROAD. EDINBURGH, 11 60, STEVENSON RD, GORGIE. GLASGOW 223/229, ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} GEORGE'S ROAD. LEEDS 64, ROSEVILLE ROAD. SERVICE DEPOTS LIVERPOOL, 13 450/458, EDGE LANE. LONDON DORCRECHT ROAD, ACTON VALE, W.3. LONDON 757/759, HIGH ROAD, LEYTON, E.10. LONDON 319, REGENT ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} W.1. (OPPOSITE POLYTECHNIC) LONDON 188, MERTON ROAD, WANDSWORTH, S.W.18. MANCHESTER, 3 291/293, DEANSGATE. (OPP. JOHN RYLANDS LIBRARY) MANCHESTER TALBOT RD, STRETFORD. NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE, 2 64/66, ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} MARY'S PLACE. WHEN REPLYING PLEASE REFER TO Messrs.Rolls-Royce Limited, Derby. X / ET / 16. For the attention of Mr.H.West. 30th.July,1936. Dear Sirs, We acknowledge your letter of the 29th.instant, reference Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wst.14/JH. concerning the P100R test on a Bentley chassis, which has completed 18,600 miles. Your remarks concerning the 4 screws holding the Dipper Main Bracket to the Body, having broken away, have been duly noted, and we confirm our telephone conversation with you this afternoon, which we state that these screws had not been altered in any way, having been used since the P100 design, and we suggest that it is possible they were removed at some time, and then replaced and not screwed tightly into position. Under these circumstances, we think you will agree that there is no need to take any action at our end, other than watching carefully that these screws are tightened up fully when being assembled. Assuring you of our best attention at all times. We are Sirs, Yours faithfully, JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED. [Signature] Technical Sales Department. [Handwritten Note - Top Right] r 6/1/6. [Handwritten Note - Bottom Left] CAP This refers to the lamps of B56BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} | ||