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).
Broken Phantom III rocker shaft and a similar failure on a Bentley, chassis B.160.FB.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 88\4\ scan0207 | |
| Date | 4th May 1937 | |
| Swell. Please let me have your recommendations Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} 26/4 Kingsbury. 4.5.37. BENTLEY ROCKER SHAFT. A P.III broken rocker shaft was sent to the Works last week. It was broken through one of the holes where the bracket holds it in position. We have had a similar case with a Bentley which I am forwarding to you for your inspection. This rocker shaft has been in service, approx. two years, fitted to Chassis B.160.FB. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||