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The ride control governor pressures for the Bentley and 20/25 HP models.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 87\3\  scan0137
Date  2nd March 1935
  
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W/P {Derby Works / Production} - Sr/VA.

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Les.5/KW.2.3.35.

Re: Ride Control, Bentley & 20/25 HP.
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Re your VA3/ET.23.2.35. in x 5520

I am sending you a copy of the governor pressures for a 25 HP. governor unit. The same unit is used on the Bentley. Owing to the different axle ratios and road wheels of the 2 cars, there is a very slight difference in road speed for the governor pressures on the Bentley. This difference is so small, however, that it may be practically neglected.

Phantom. All other information is similar to the

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Les.
  
  
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