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).
The adaptation of the Bentley Front Axle pivot inclination.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 84\3\ scan0209 | |
Date | 1st March 1934 | |
To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. WOF. Mr. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} RHEV Handwritten notes: GRY{Shadwell Grylls} see me, x201, HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}2/HP.1.3.34. Bentley Front Axle. The strengthened roller bearing on the pivot was originally designed for 4° pivot inclination. Herewith is N. Sch.4000 shewing its adaptation to 1° pivot inclination. This also includes the 3 bolter flange at the bottom. This should be detailed in connection with the 14" brake drums. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||