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).
Listing engineering action points for personnel regarding various car models, including Wraith and Bentley.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 174\3\ img079 | |
| Date | 18th March 1936 | |
| -4- (12) Martindale should recommend how we can carry out experiments on hydraulic brake operation. (13) In view of the fact that we may not be able to use light alloy drums for competition work, Martindale should recommend the best material and lining to avoid fading on the standard drum; also the increase of rib height which he considers desirable. (14) Leslie should urge the roll rod for 5-B-IV; also keep in touch with the designs of the front suspension for Wraith. (15) Leslie should let me know his criticisms of the Wraith frame. Whyman :- (16) Simplified Bentley exhaust system. (17) What parts of our engine mounting really cause the boom to come up, and what can we do to eliminate this. (18) Completion of the cheapened air silencer, and have it fitted to B-56-BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} Matthews. (19) Oil consumption, ring wear, etc. (20) Investigation of the large diameter induction pipe on the Bentley. Dodd. (21) Bringing the slow running of the big bore Bentley up to the standard of the small bore. (22) Martindale will go into the question of centre point radiator mounting for 5-B-IV. (23) Leslie will go into the question of springs being shackled at the rear on this Car. (24) Swindall will allot B-4 engine for the special flywheel and special balance weights Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} is testing. | ||