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).
List of Bentley chassis standardisation updates completed during February 1934.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154a\3\ scan0128 | |
| Date | 2nd March 1934 | |
| W/S {Derby Works / Sales} (c) W/S {Derby Works / Sales} (Ex) Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Mx. {John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Hd. {Mr Hayward / Mr Huddy} EWT. BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /NW. {N. Walker - Patents} BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /Mtn10/N.2.3.34. Re: BENTLEY CHASSIS - STANDARDISATION SHEETS. Kindly note the following Bentley Standardisation Sheets were completed during February 1934 :- Title. Series where brought in. chassis to test. Lagged exhaust parts in Staybrite. As soon as available. Oilite bush in Front Engine Suspension. 'B' 23.4.34. Vokes Air Cleaner. 'B' 23.4.34. Sliding joint in Front Expansion Box. All chassis to be modified. Modified Crankcase baffle to prevent loss 'B' 23.4.34. of oil pressure when braking. Rear Axle - Enlarged oil drain from 'C' 15.10.34. brake drum. A.T. Rev.Counter & Speedometer with inverted 146 in A.2. 10. 3.34. dial markings. Felt ring at rear of Crankshaft Bearing. 'B' 23.4.34. Modified Dunlop jack and handle. Production. ( 52 in 'A') Exhaust valves in K.E.965 material with As soon as available. Stillite Tips. Continued. | ||