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Radiator mounting data and dimensions for the Rippletto, Bentley 6, and Cresta models.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 9\3\  03-page128
Date  6th September 1940
  
Nº 640 Radiators General

6th September 1940.

RADIATOR MOUNTING DATA.

Transmission Angle = 1° - 32'- 58" or 1 in 36.9696.

This line of transmission is 1.375 above level top of frame at back of dash datum.

RIPPLETTO.

Front wheels to back of dash = 20.5
Back of dash to rear face of engine = .825
Front wheels to rear of engine = 19.675
Rear of engine to No. 1 = 15.775
Front wheels to No. 1 = 3.900
Rear face of yoke to front wheels = 8.600
Centre line of matrix to front wheels = 10.350
Height of transmission at front wheels = 1.930

BENTLEY 6.

Front wheels to back of dash = 27.000
Back of dash to rear face of engine = .825
Front wheels to rear face of engine = 26.175
Rear of engine to No. 1 = 24.075
Front wheels to No. 1 = 2.100
Rear face of yoke to front wheels = 8.600
Centre line of matrix to front wheels = 10.350
Height of transmission at front wheels = 2.10562

CRESTA.

Front wheels to back of dash = 34.500
Back of dash to rear face of engine = .825
Front wheels to rear of engine = 33.675
Rear of engine to No. 1 = 32.375
Front wheels to No. 1 = 1.300
Rear face of yoke to front wheels = 7.1875
Centre line of matrix to front wheels = 9.250
Height of transmission at front wheels = 2.310
  
  
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).


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