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 deterioration of high tension wires on Bentley chassis and the institution of tests to find a superior grade of cable.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 168\1\ img171 | |
| Date | 2nd October 1934 | |
| r6117 By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} From Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wst. c. to HD{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/SB.{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wst.6/MA.2.10.34. HIGH TENSION LEAD FOR BENTLEY CHASSIS. Referring to Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/SB.{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister}6/HR.29.9.34., we have observed that on the Bentley the High Tension wires appear to deteriorate quicker than on our other chassis and has a result of a visit I paid to Kingsbury a short while ago we have instituted tests on other grades of cable with a view to obtaining a more superior grade to suit the Bentley conditions. Naturally these tests will take some time but as soon as we are satisfied we will issue a standardisation sheet. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wst. | ||