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Continuation sheet for the Bensport specification, detailing various engine and chassis components.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 142\2\  scan0204
Date  4th February 1933 guessed
  
Bensport(Codename for 3 1/2-litre Bentley) Specification Continued.

Valves & Fittings. - Standard 20/25 Valve Springs Ex.8979 Tappet Spring Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 500 Push Rod E.56823 (.225 dia) check length.
Inlet Pipes. - Hold up.
Carburetter. - Hold up.
Camshaft. - LeC.3292 ( 113° between cams) E.59139 Camshaft. Petrol Pump Cam modified.
Magneto & Dynamo Drive. - New design - No magneto fitted.
Distributor & Water Pump Drive. - Standard.
Idler Gear. - Standard.
Governor Drive. - Standard.
Water Pump. - Standard.
Oil Pump. - Standard.
Wheelcase & Fittings. - Standard; Dynamo Drive to be modified.
Petrol Pump. - LeC.3300
Water Connections - To suit Bensport(Codename for 3 1/2-litre Bentley) Radiator.
Oil Fittings. - Standard.
Oil Filler. - Standard.
Oil Filter. - Standard.
Oil Sump Indicator - Standard.
Wire Fittings. - No Magneto connections 14 m {Mr Moon / Mr Moore} /m plugs.
Fan. - Peregrine(Experimental Bentley car never produced / Aero Engine) size blades.
Exhaust Fittings. - As fitted to 1st. Experimental Car.
Controls. - To suit S.U.Carburetter.
Radiator & Fittings - Bensport(Codename for 3 1/2-litre Bentley) design.
Radiator Shutter & Controls. - Bensport(Codename for 3 1/2-litre Bentley) design.
  
  
From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).


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