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).
Replacement and testing of Bentley Tappet Door Washers due to oil leaks caused by shrinking.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 88\4\ scan0154 | |
| Date | 24th December 1935 | |
| To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation} c.c. to Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Mths.{Reg Matthews} c.c. to Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} X254 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Smth.12/KW.24.12.35. Bentley Tappet Door Washers. These are usually made of laminated cork, and the Repair Dept. complain of their shrinking and causing oil leaks. We have handed some washers to the fitters which are made of Gaskoid and Oakenstrong material. These are to be fitted to engines as opportunity occurs. Will you please note whether or not they are satisfactory. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Smth. | ||