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).
Pinion modification for Bentley 'J' to 'L' Series rear axle gears.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 102\4\ scan0116 | |
| Date | 6th January 1939 | |
| To: GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} (K). HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} BY/NS.{Norman Scott}23/N.6.1.39. BENTLEY. 101 in 'J' to end of 'L' Series. Rear Axle Gears - 10/41 Ratio. Pinion (Single Row Brg) GB.2351, modified to take Two-Row Bearing (GB.4384). Bevel Wheel GB.186. We have produced a scheme, GL.{G. Linnett}879, shewing the pinion GB.2351 modified to take a two row tail bearing. A sample pinion has been modified and lapped to a replacement wheel. These pieces together with the bearing, distance piece, and bolts are being sent under separate cover to enable you to have them fitted to a service axle. Will you please give us a report as soon as you have fitted them so that if they are satisfactory, we can instruct a further six sets for use in service axles. BY/NS.{Norman Scott} | ||