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Specification revision for a Bentley Chassis 8-B-V, detailing new parts fitted to the front and rear brakes and hubs.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 153\3\  scan0214
Date  17th March 1943
  
Chassis
To: Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Wym {G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} /CP.
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Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Wym {G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} /CP.10/LH. {Mr Haworth} 17.3.43.
Bentley Chassis 8-B-V. {VIENNA}
Engine Unit B.V. - No.7.
Specification of the above Chassis is revised as follows :-
Work carried out at Clan 13.3.43.
Front Brakes. LOP.GB.3823.
The following new parts fitted :-
GB.3760 Leading Shoes - BZ.
GB.4685 Trailing Shoes - RU.
Front Hubs. LOP.GB.3847.
The following new parts fitted :-
GB.4799 Brake Drums I/C. - replacing GB.3690.
Rear Brakes. LOP.GB.3830.
The following new parts fitted :-
GB.3760 Leading Shoes - BZ.
GB.4685 Trailing Shoes - RU.
Rear Hubs. LOP.GB.3831.
The following new parts fitted :-
GB.4799 Brake Drums - I/C - replacing GB.3690.
Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Wym {G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} /CP.
  
  
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