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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 progress report for Bentley and Spectre chassis components.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 30\4\  Scan112
Date  12th March 1934 guessed
  
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BENTLEY CHASSIS - CONTINUED:-
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ITEM. DESIGN POSITION.
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Crankshaft with integral balance weights. In hand.

Fog Lamp Mounted on front of car. In hand.

Front Brake Actuating Shafts stiffened up to
decrease 'Sponge'. Completed.

Side Steering Lever to suit 14" dia. brake drums. Completed.

Front Axle with increased torsional stiffness. Completed.

Stiffened pedals and stems. Completed.

Needle Bearing in Pivot (Top Bearing). In hand.


SPECTRECodename for Phantom III CHASSIS.
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Ignition Wiring and fixing of coils. Completed.

Pan Drive. Completed.

Water Temperature Regulators and water connections. 90% completed.

Engine suspension. In hand.

Grille for Radiator. Model being
made.

Rear Springs and rear end of frame. In hand.

Independent front wheel suspension. In hand.

Front and rear brakes with easy adjustment. In hand.
  
  


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