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).
List of Bentley complaints and proposed modifications for dynamos, pistons, rear axles, and engine bearings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 131\2\ scan0233 | |
| Date | 8th July 1938 | |
| -3- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}24/N.8.7.38 Cont'd Bentley Complaints. (1) Oiled up Dynamo's. A Depot modification has been tried which is proving successful. The cost is practically nil. (2) Pistons. Attention is being given when fitting new pistons to prevent partial seizure. Tin coated pistons will be fitted in due course. (3) Rear Axle. An improved thrust race with increased nip is in future to be fitted. This is to prevent over-run noise. The breaking of the roller cage has been investigated and the Exp. Dept. assure us of a cure. (4) Engine Bearings. Further methods in dealing with these is reducing costs. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||