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).
Layout and parts for the large bore Bentley induction system.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 85\4\ scan0130 | |
| Date | 18th September 1935 | |
| To By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation} 4208 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}10/KW.18.9.35. LARGE BORE BENTLEY INDUCTION SYSTEM. The layout decided upon for this engine consists as follows :- (1) Induction pipe to Ex.19087/8 with the buffer ends increased 1" in length. (2) Intake bend to Ex.20017/21. (3) Carburetters 1 3/4" S.U. type H.V.5. with all the improvements on the standard carburetter shown on EB.200 such as float needles, petrol drains and overflow pipes. Will you please instruct these parts on the large bore L.O.P's. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||