A Brace of Bentleys

As we so often find, good things come in pairs.  We already have one WO Bentley in the workshop with engine problems and another regular has just popped in for a couple of minor jobs "while-u-wait".

1929 WO BENTLEY

We currently have a lovely 4 1/2 litre WO Bentley in the workshop. 

Apparently it has had a number of piston seizures over a relatively short time since having had a new block fitted.  Ian has now stripped it down and found evidence of seizure on 3 pistons, with No 1 being particularly bad.  We are now in the middle of investigating the cause, but suspect overheating due to a number of factors.  More will be reported soon......

No 1 piston showing severe damage

Nos 2 and 3 pistons showing damage, but not as bad as No 1!

WO BENTLEY

One of Ian's favourites is back in the workshop for a little attention.  This is a 1923 WO Bentley which has remained in the same family for a very long time.  She was at Le Mans with the Ecurie du Lapin Blanc and still has the invitation to the 1938 prize-giving pasted to the inside of her door.  She is in for us to have a look at her steering and have some new tyres fitted.



Soon to undergo some work on the steering



In her wartime role