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).
The 'Bensport' car, detailing issues with a burnt gasket, spongy brakes, transmission slack, and hydraulic dampers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\1\ scan0072 | |
| Date | 1st April 1933 | |
| v4553 a Hotel de France Chateauroux Indre To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} From GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} 1.4.33. B E N S P O R T. We have not been able to run full days mileage owing to trouble with water leaks after fitting the thin gasket. We have had to give it up and fit the copper asbestos gasket. The thin gasket had burnt through at N° six cylinder to the water conduit, letting water into that cylinder. We are of the opinion that we should be running with the higher compression, to get a comparision with these pistons against those that failed. If you are of the same opinion will you please send out a thin gasket. The car otherwise is running exceedingly well. - - - - - - - - - There is too much sponginess in the brake mechanism. With clearances taken up to a minimum, the foot pedal can be brought down to the floor boards. REAR AXLE There appears to be more slack in the transmission than when we first had the car. HYDRAULIC DAMPERS We feel that the load could be reduced on the dampers, but do not wish to alter the load without you advise. There does not appear to have been any adverse opinion from those who have tried the car. G.W.H. | ||