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).
10,000-mile test of a Bentley, focusing on modifications to prevent clutch rattle and test new brake lining material.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\2\ scan0088 | |
| Date | 13th July 1934 | |
| X4553cc To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson}17/KW.13.7.34. 10,000 Miles Test - Bentley. Bentley 4 crossed over to France on Tuesday last, the 10th inst. In addition to the modifications previously enumerated it had fitted to it a scheme for preventing the rattling of the synchromesh dogs when letting in the clutch. This of course is the feature which caused most of the complaints on Bentley clutches. Actually this device appeared to be a cure but it is necessary to fit it to another car before being able to form an accurate opinion as to its merits. With regard to brake lining, the car had a material which we hope will retain the merits of the FB4A material and on the other hand wear considerably better. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} | ||