Improved cross steering geometry and components for Bentley III and Bentley 50 models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 153\1\ scan0157 | |
| Date | 30th August 1938 | |
| 1305 To Mrs. c. Br. {T. E. Bellringer - Repair Manager} c. HHC/Wld. c. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /AFM. {Anthony F. Martindale} c. Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /HBB.4/WB. {Mr Brazier / Mr Bell} 30.8.38. BENTLEY III AND BENTLEY 50. FRONT AXLE (IFRS) - SEC : 7040. CROSS STEERING TUBE - " 7041. IMPROVED CROSS STEERING GEOMETRY - F.D.199. SIDE STEERING LAYOUT FOR IMPROVED CROSS STEERING GEOMETRY - F.D.200. LOWER TRIANGLE TORQUE ARM FOR IMPROVED CROSS STEERING GEOMETRY - F.D.201. Please receive herewith three blue prints of each of the following parts detailed in accordance with the above schemes and memos DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} 8/G.14.6.38 and Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /FJH. {Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} 17/JH.19.8.38 SEC : 7040. FB.4067 Cross Steering Lever R.H. (B:III only). 1 off replg.FB.3943/5. FB.4068 Cross Steering Lever L.H. (B:III only). 1 " " FB.3944/6. SEC : 7041. FB.4066 Centre Steering Lever. (B:III & B:50). 1 " " FB.3743. The above to be used on the 10,000 mile test car. Further details to follow. BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /HBB. | ||
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