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).
Letter to Wellworthy Piston Rings Ltd. regarding big end bearings received from Alfas, noting a mark on a cracked bearing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 115\4\ scan0003 | |
| Date | 12th July 1939 | |
| 1020a EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/C TS.15/JH. 12th. July, 1939. Wellworthy Piston Rings Ltd., Lymington, Hants. For the attention of Mr. Blackith. Dear Sirs, We are sending for your attention, two separate halves of big end bearings, which we have in turn received from Alfas. Enclosed is a copy of their letter and our reply, which speaks for itself. You will note a peculiar trapping mark on the flange of the cracked bearing. We shall be interested to hear more about this case, if and when you get the necessary evidence. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||