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).
List of standardisation features and material orders for the 'D' Series 3 1/2 Litre Bentley.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 142\2\ scan0297 | |
| Date | 10th July 1934 | |
| Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 14554 BY/Cgh.{W Clough}5/G.10.7.34. (15) Cross member at rear of engine for rubber engine mounting - le Css45/3883 3 1/2 LITRE BENTLEY - 'D' SERIES MATERIAL. As instructed in Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}2/R.6.7.34. we are ordering 200 sets of material for the above series to be exactly similar to 'C' series, except that we are holding up material which would be affected by the standardisation of the following:- Bottom Half in Magnesium (1). Unbalanced radiator shutters. (2). Outside petrol tank filler. (3). Front exhaust expansion box in Staybrite and lagged. (4). Moved-back rear cross member to give more foot room for rear seats. (5.). Concealed front cross member. (6). Spring loaded spherical bearing for pedal shaft. (7). Sheet metal floors for the front compartment. (8). Rubber rear engine mounting. (9). Stronger brake toggles for front and rear. (10). Altered brake lining material. (11). Propeller shaft damping device. (12). Integral balance weights on crankshaft. (13). Textolite Timing gears. (14) Anti rattle for synchromesh If there are any other features which you consider might be introduced on this series, will you please let us know. BY/Cgh.{W Clough} | ||