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).
Design position report listing modifications and their status for a Bentley chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\3\ Scan040 | |
Date | 7th January 1935 guessed | |
(1) ITEM. DESIGN POSITION. BENTLEY CHASSIS. Frame cross and separate gearbox (engine moved forward 3.00"). In hand. Connecting rod with lead bronze big-end bearing. In hand. Revised front axle control to eliminate brake judders. In hand. Auto adjusting tappets. In hand. Strengthened steering pivot pin. Completed. Radiator bottom tank to suit 58 mm. matrix and central radiator mounting. Completed. Alternative method of fixing friction lining to servo balance lever. Completed. Modified front apron and headlamp stiffening crossmember - improved appearance. Completed. Lower attachment of radiator shell - centre mounted radiator. Completed. Increased diameter connecting rod bolts. Completed. Larger helical gear oil pump. Completed. | ||