Bentley parts tested over 15,000 miles in France for suitability for standardisation.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154a\3\ scan0292 | |
| Date | 12th June 1937 | |
| 6.B.IV. BENTLEY. 12.6.37. Outcome of special features incorporated for 15,000 miles' test in France reported in Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /GWH {George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} /IMW {Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} /2/JAB.31.5.37. The following parts were satisfactory and suitable for standardisation:- Reference. Description. Notes. Reference: EB.2666, Leg 4629, 4946, Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 252. Description: Spring Drive, Sold Centre plate. Lightened damper wheels. Notes: Awaiting cost figure. Reference: Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 260., EB.3256. Description: Valve springs produced in Swedish Wire by Tempered Spring Co. Notes: Sheet issued. Reference: EB.2724., EB. 311. Description: Dynamo pinion - S/ZNX material. Idler wheel - S/ZNX material. Notes: Sheet issued. Reference: EB.2216. Description: Large Oil Pump. 22° Helical Gears. Notes: Standardised. Reported noisy when cold. Reference: EB.3129. Description: Push Rods S/ZNX. Notes: Awaiting Inspectors' report. Reference: .111. Description: Cylinders radiused at case to prevent pistons scratching. Notes: Sheet to be issued. Reference: M.12. Description: Aerolite Pistons. Notes: Standardised 101 chassis 'K' Series. Reference: Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /JBD. {John B. Dixon - Fuel Systems} Description: Superflexit petrol piping. Notes: Sheet issued. Reference: Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /JBD. {John B. Dixon - Fuel Systems} Description: "Gaco" washer in Oil Filter Cap. Notes: Considering cost question. Reference: Ex.17856 Description: Short Pendulum Lever to give lighter steering. Notes: Sheet issued. | ||
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