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).
Oil leaks from the rear axle on demonstrator Chassis B-130-AH.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 27a\1\ Scan128 | |
| Date | 17th July 1934 | |
| X4013 E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} BY/19/N.17.7.34. Re: Chassis B-130-AH - Demonstrator. We attach hereto copy of memo we have received from Paris reference Hm{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}/VA4/ET.12.7.34, relating to oil leaks from the rear axle, allowing oil to get on to the brake liners, and we shall be pleased if Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} will let us know whether they have had any similar experience during the 10,000 miles test in France, and also if E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} considers it desirable to modify the parts in question. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | ||