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 Silver Riplet Chassis 1-RT-1 and Bentley 40 Unit No.1, detailing changes to the rear axle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 153\3\ scan0187 | |
| Date | 25th June 1941 | |
| Handwritten top left: W.H. Chassis. Handwritten top center: 1298 To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP. Sent to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} (struck out) Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP.16/LH.{Mr Haworth}30. 6.41. Silver Riplet Chassis 1-RT-1. Bentley 40. Unit No.1. Specification of the above Chassis is revised as follows :- Work carried out at Clan 25.6.41. Previous Specification. Rear Axle - Fully Floating. Std. Prod'n Axle 10 x 43 ratio gear. Removed. Revised Specification. Rear Axle. LOP.GB.4696. Semi-Floating. 10 x 43 ratio. Axle complete to above LOP. Removed 23.6.41, refitted, but incorporating :- GB.4686 Pinion } 10 x 43 ratio. GB.4647 Bevel Wheel Handwritten bottom center: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP. | ||