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).
Specification revision for Bentley V Chassis 8-B-V, Unit No. 7, detailing changes to the rear axle and prop. shaft.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\5\ scan0253 | |
| Date | 4th April 1941 | |
| 7006 To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP. c.c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP.2/LH.{Mr Haworth}4.4.41. Bentley V Chassis 8-B-V Bentley V Unit No.7. Specification of the above Chassis is revised as follows :- Work carried out at Clan 1.3.41. Previous Specification Revised Specification Rear Axle. LOP.GB.3723 Axle No.8-B-V.{VIENNA} 9 x 37 ratio. Complete to above LOP. removed Rear Axle. Bentley V Production (Fully Floating) 10 x 43 ratio. Axle No. K.{Mr Kilner} 9.BF. Fitted Ex Chassis B-V-17. Rear Brake Equaliser.modified to suit. Prop.Shaft. Hardy Spicer Prop.Shaft. removed Prop.Shaft. Standard B-V.{VIENNA} production Prop.shaft fitted. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP. | ||