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Specification revision for a gearbox on Bentley Chassis 4-B-50, detailing removed and newly fitted parts.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 136\2\  scan0305
Date  28th November 1940
  
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To Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /CP.

Specifications in Safe

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /CP/6/LH {Mr Haworth} /28.11.40.

Bentley Chassis 4-B-50.
Engine Unit No B80-No.1.

Specification of the gearbox fitted to the above chassis is revised as follows :-

Work carried out at Clan, 15.11.40.

Gearbox No 7-B-V. {VIENNA}

Previous Specification.
1st & 3rd Motion Shafts LOP.GB 4931
GB 5124 Outer Cone.
GB 4880 3rd Motion Shaft.

Removed.

Revised Specification.
1st & 3rd Motion Shaft GB 4931.

The following new parts fitted to :-

P.D 455 Anti Rattle, 2nd Speed Cone.
GB 5275 Outer Cone.
GB 5214 3rd Motion Shaft.
GB 4842 Spring - 3rd & 4th Sliding piece.
187 dia. Steel balls.

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /CP.
  
  
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