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 dismantling and investigation of a noisy Bentley rear axle, chassis B.75 HM.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 102\4\ scan0189 | |
| Date | 6th May 1937 | |
| To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} From Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to K.{Mr Kilner} c. to By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} PWH Kingsbury. 6th May, 1937. Bentley Rear Axle. Chassis B.75 HM.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} Mileage 7,741. This axle had developed noise on forward and over-run. Upon dismantling the pinion teeth was found in a bad condition. The cage of the thrust race was broken and had worn considerably on the outer edge. The scoring of the pinion teeth, we presume, was caused by the metal from the cage. There was no nip left on this bearing as the packing washer had worn. The bearing looks as if it had worn, but we should like this confirming. We are sending you the pinion, ball race and thrust washer belonging to this axle. Will you hand same to Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} after investigation, as the rest of the axle is being returned to the repair department. We are also sending a bearing taken out of B.201 GF which is badly pitted. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||