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Specification revision for Bentley Chassis 12-B-V, detailing changes to the rear springs.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 98\5\  scan0245
Date  24th April 1941
  
To Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /CP.
c. to Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Wym. {G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}

400F
Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /CP.4/LH. {Mr Haworth} 24.4.41.

Bentley Chassis 12-B-V
Engine Unit - Ripple No. 2.

Specification of the above Chassis is revised as follows :-

Work carried out at Clan 17.4.41.

Previous Specification
Rear Springs LOP.FB.4715
FB.4271 Rear Springs type 1000 lbs
Removed

Revised Specification
Rear Springs LOP.FB.4715
The following new parts fitted :-
FB.4368 Rear Road Springs (Firth's) type 1050 lb
metal garters fitted to Springs
Standard B-V damper link modified to RM. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 685

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /CP.
  
  
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