Improved brake gear for the Bensport Series 1 to provide better ground clearance.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 84\2\ scan0025 | |
| Date | 15th March 1933 | |
| To BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from E {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} /JNR. {Charles L. Jenner} X206. c. Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} E {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} /JNR. {Charles L. Jenner} 10/HP.15.3.33. re Bensport(Codename for 3 1/2-litre Bentley) Series 1. ---------------------- We send you herewith: LeC.3408 showing the improved brake gear, to give a better ground clearance. We have improved this to the extent of 1" on our scheme, and in combination with the raised position of the starter motor. The drawing shows the leverages for the whole of the brake system. E {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} /JNR. {Charles L. Jenner} | ||
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