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).
Request for a report on a failed rear axle shaft for chassis B.71-BN to determine the cause of the breakage.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 89\4\ scan0124 | |
| Date | 10th July 1937 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} 261 Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/Sd25/HR.10.7.37. NS{Norman Scott} Trouble re CHASSIS NO. B.71-BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} The rear axle of the above chassis failed recently and was replaced at K.{Mr Kilner} S. have informed the Owner in reply to his query, that the failure was due to a broken axle shaft but the Owner now wants to know what was the cause of the breakage. We understand that the broken axle shaft has been examined by you and we shall be glad if you will please let us have your report on this so that we may inform S. accordingly. The order number under which this axle was repaired was 63921. Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} Hes | ||