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Specification revision for a Bentley Chassis 12-B-V, Engine Unit Ripple No. 2.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 153\3\  scan0164
Date  12th March 1942
  
Chassis
To Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /CP.
C.C. to Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Wym. {G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}
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Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /CP.4/LH. {Mr Haworth} 12.3.42.
Bentley Chassis 12-B-V. {VIENNA}
Engine Unit Ripple No. 2.
Specification of the above Chassis is revised as follows :-
Work carried out at Clan 11.3.42.
Previous Specification.
Rear Hubs. LOP.GB.4796.
ExS.1755 Brake Drums
GB. 3691 End Plate.
removed.
Revised Specification.
Rear Brakes. LOP.GB.4793.
Brake Shoes 'relined' with B.Z & R.U. liners.
Rear Hubs. LOP.GB.4796.
The following parts fitted :-
Drums with 2 Cast-in ribs.
ExS.1755 Brake Drums - I/C.
GB.3691 End Plate.
Spring Suspension. LOP.FB.4092.
ExS.1756/7 Lower triangle Levers dismantled & Crack tested by HPS {Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} - refitted.
Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /CP.
  
  
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