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The Bensport clutch operation, referencing schemes for the arrangement of the clutch pedal.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 85\2\  scan0004
Date  21th September 1932
  
BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} FROM DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
X212
DAL/M21.9.32.
C. to SG. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} WOR. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} HS. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} BENSPORT(Codename for 3 1/2-litre Bentley) CLUTCH OPERATION

Herewith we send N. sch. 3545, shewing the arrangement of the clutch pedal, pedal suspension, and the interconnection between the pedals and the crankcase, on the lines recently done for Peregrine(Experimental Bentley car never produced / Aero Engine).

Further information regarding the pedals is shewn on N. sch. 3546.

DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
  
  
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