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).
Suggestion to fit a finer mesh gauze to the oil filter of the Paris Trials Car, Chassis B.8.GA.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 146\3\ scan0260 | |
| Date | 18th December 1936 | |
| To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby ...............Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Levallois Sr/VA9/GM.18.12.36 re: CHASSIS B.8.GA - PARIS TRIALS CAR. ------------------------------------ Sr. has asked me to drop you a line as to whether we could not fit a gauze of finer mesh to the oil filter of this car as an experement. There appears to be very little doubt that the present type of gauze is apt to let small particles of metal or foreign matter find its way to the bearings etc.. and causes small score marks. If you agree to the above, we could dismantle and examine the filter more frequently and report to you as to its state of cleanliness. Should you agree to the above, we would suggest that you send us the necessary material. We have dismantled the engine and we will prepare you a detailed report upon the bearings which appear to be in a good condition. Sr/VA. | ||