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).
Letter regarding a seized No.5 piston in Lord Amherst of Hackney's car, requesting an investigation into the cause.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 88\1\ scan0146 | |
| Date | 8th January 1935 | |
| Copy. S/W. C6/C.8.1.35. Re B-68-BN{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} - Lord Amherst of Hackney. Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/SB{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister}7/HR.4.1.35. We note that unfortunately you found the cause of the noise in the engine of this car was a seized No.5. piston, and that you have had to fit new cylinders and pistons. No doubt you will have this matter carefully investigated as to the probable cause of this and weshall be glad to receive your further report in due course. You will remember that we had a similar trouble on Mr Lumb's car. C. | ||