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).
Revised specification for a Bentley 80 / Silver Wraith chassis, detailing flywheel and clutch work.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 153\3\ scan0204 | |
Date | 9th February 1943 | |
Handwritten top left: R/H Chassis Handwritten top right: 1298 To: Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/CP. c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} (struck through) c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CHS. (struck through) Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/CP.21/LH.{Mr Haworth}9.2.43. Bentley 80. Unit No.5. Silver Wraith Chassis 30.G.V11. Specification of the above unit is revised as follows :- Work carried out at Clan 5.2.43. Flywheel & Clutch. RM.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}573. The following new parts fitted :- 1 - GB.5291 Strengthened Pressure plate. 1 - 11" Thermoid lined driving plate (standard). Stamped and initialed: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/CP. | ||