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).
Broken Phantom III Bentley rocker shaft and a similar failure on another vehicle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 100\3\ scan0153 | |
| Date | 4th May 1937 | |
| Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Hm{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}/CWH. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Ey. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Kingsbury. 4.5.37. BENTLEY ROCKER SHAFT. A P.III broken rocker shaft was sent to the Works last week. It was broken through one of the holes where the bracket holds it in position. We have had a similar case with a Bentley which I am forwarding to you for your inspection. This rocker shaft has been in service, approx. two years, fitted to Chassis B.160.FB. Hm{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}/CWH. | ||