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 fitting of a reconditioned axle and thrust pinion bearing to a Bentley 81HM.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 89\4\ scan0361 | |
| Date | 22th October 1932 | |
| To Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls} #13 . 261 Bentley - 81HM{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} Mr Franklin Oct 22nd 32 With reference to your memo Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls}/GR{George Ratcliffe}211032 a reconditioned axle was fitted to the above car early this week. 17/10/32 mileage 25,129. I asked K to take out a thrust pinion bearing and fit a GP4408 one of the eight I brought down. which was done. F.J.K. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/G.H.H. YJH | ||