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).
Engine bearing failure and clutch issues on a Bentley B-56-BN following accident repairs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 91\1\ scan0264 | |
| Date | 1st May 1936 | |
| Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}19/KW.1.5.36. -2- BENTLEY. B-56-BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} While the damage done to this car due to going off the road and bending the axle was being put right, the engine was examined and stated to be in excellent condition. 50 miles after re-erection, however, one of the big end bearings disintegrated. It is thought that this was due to over-tightening and this matter is being investigated. The jaggering clutch has been traced to oil getting on the face, which has always proved disastrous. Modifications are being carried out to prevent this recurring. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||