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 Bentley Chassis 12-B-V, detailing changes to the rear springs.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\5\ scan0245 | |
Date | 24th April 1941 | |
To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP. c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} 400F Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP.4/LH.{Mr Haworth}24.4.41. Bentley Chassis 12-B-V Engine Unit - Ripple No. 2. Specification of the above Chassis is revised as follows :- Work carried out at Clan 17.4.41. Previous Specification Rear Springs LOP.FB.4715 FB.4271 Rear Springs type 1000 lbs Removed Revised Specification Rear Springs LOP.FB.4715 The following new parts fitted :- FB.4368 Rear Road Springs (Firth's) type 1050 lb metal garters fitted to Springs Standard B-V damper link modified to RM.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}685 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP. | ||