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Alterations to specification for the Peregrine II (No. 1 Unit) carried out in the experimental garage.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 169\4\  img102
Date  10th October 1932
  
Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} From F.D.
C. aug/mse.
C. ATL.

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /F.D. 7/KT.10.10.32.

ALTERATIONS TO SPECIFICATION
CARRIED OUT IN EXPL. GARAGE.

PeregrineExperimental Bentley car never produced / Aero Engine II (No.1 Unit)

5.10.32. Clutch casing drilled and tapped 7/16" at bottom, and drain plug fitted. 3/16" drain hole plugged up.

8.10.32. New front brake ropes fitted 37.625" c/s. Spring tension on rear brakes increased from 7 to 16 lbs each side. Front brake spring tension checked - 15 lbs either side. (Front brake ropes originally 36.125")

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /F.D.
  
  
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