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).
Issues with Bentley front aprons and rear brake drums.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 102\6\ scan0203 | |
| Date | 13th February 1937 | |
| HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}/8/JAB. 13th February 1937. To. K/KC. Kingsbury. BENTLEY FRONT APRONS. I have received a memo from By/Cgh.{W Clough} re.the above. He states that the trouble was reported some time ago, and a design got out for an additional clip to be fitted at the front end. He understands that chassis now being delivered are being fitted with the clip, so will you please take note whether this is the case on future cars. BENTLEY REAR BRAKE DRUMS. RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/Cy. reports that two years ago, the length of the distance piece was increased .037" giving a maximum of .107" and minimum of .062". They have now (5.2.37) altered this length by a further .025" and state - " We are taking action in the Works to ensure that we get at least the minimum clearance " RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/Cy. I trust this will clear up these two faults for you. ---------------- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||