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).
Despatch of ten sets of Bentley Fabroil timing gears and a hold on further orders pending compatibility checks with the 'big bore' design.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 136\1\ scan0167 | |
| Date | 13th December 1935 | |
| F.J.H. Mr. c. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. Sft.{Mr Swift} c. BY/CS. X 1155 BY.5/G.13.12.35. BENTLEY - FABROIL TIMING GEARS. -------------------------- Will you kindly note that the ten sets of the above timing gears which pass the standard of quietness satisfactorily may be despatched on the engine to which they have been fitted. In the meantime, we are not able to at the moment to increase the order for this type of gear until we have assured ourselves that they will fit into the 'big bore' design, as there is some doubt in this direction. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} By | ||