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).
Instructions and blueprints for radiator and engine suspension on the Bensport J.1. chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 86\4\ scan0175 | |
| Date | 17th November 1932 | |
| 227. To Ba. from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} E.6/HP.17.11.32. c. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Hor. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} re Bensport J.1. We send you herewith LeC.3258 showing the instructions we have issued covering the radiator suspension and engine front suspension, for the existing unit in the Bensport J.1. chassis. You will notice the point we mentioned with regard to the brake levers on the axle. A further blueprint is also attached of LeC.3267 showing the arrangement of the Bensport J.1. engine for subsequent chassis. This is the modified engine with the dry sump, double oil pumps, smaller flywheel, etc. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} [STAMPED: RECEIVED 18 NOV 1932] | ||