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).
Bentley car towed in due to engine bearing trouble and the findings upon dismantling.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 103\2\ scan0101 | |
| Date | 11th May 1937 | |
| GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. to RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} Kingsbury, May 11th, 1937. Bentley Engine Bearings. B.111.CW - 25,143 miles. A Bentley had to be towed in with bearing trouble. Upon dismantling all the metal had gone out of No. 5 con rod. Not a sign on either rod and cap. The remaining rod bearings were in an excellent condition. The main bearings were found with the broken metal hammered in. The car originally belonged to Miss Watson Paignton of South Devon and had just been sold to Mr. Farquaherson. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GM. | ||