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 updates for Bentley, 25/30 HP, and Phantom III chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\4\ scan0048 | |
| Date | 24th March 1936 | |
| ITEM. BENTLEY CHASSIS. DESIGN POSITION. Redesigned tachometer drive to improve lubrication. Put aside. Petrol pipe for fitting filters on the 2nd crossmember of existing cars. In hand. Mod. to distributor rotor and blade. Completed. Cooling fan on brake drums. Completed 20.3.36. "Seapak" noise insulation on dashboard. In hand. Ventilation of tachometer drive - to prevent oil leaks. Completed. 25/30 HP. CHASSIS. Experimental three speed gearbox ratios in existing box. Completed 18.3.36. Modification to distributor rotor and blade. Completed. Carburetter drain and floatchamber vent pipes. In hand. PHANTOM III CHASSIS. Oilite bush for hand brake equaliser fulcrum bearing. Put aside. Vacuum servo for clutch operation. In hand. Reversed oil seals - yoke piece lever bearing - front suspension. Completed 17.3.36. Increased radius on nose of rear axle bevel pinion. Completed 17.3.36. Increased area of rear axle differential gear thrust washers. Completed 24.3.36. Modified run of petrol drain pipes. Completed 14.3.36. | ||