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Request to remove a raised front engine mounting and fit a standard one with dampers on a 6.B.IV Bentley.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 83\2\  scan0122
Date  29th October 1937
  
HPS. {Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}
200a
Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /IMW. {Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} 9/JH.29.10.37.
6.B.IV Bentley.
Will you please remove the raised front engine mounting and fit a standard front engine mounting with torque reaction dampers and rubbers under rear engine feet all to standard production specification.
The canti-lever pedal shaft is to remain on the car for the present.
The job is urgently required as the car is to be tried by Sales.
Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /IMW. {Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux}
  
  
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