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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).
Table comparing engine components and proposed modifications for Bentley and High Power units.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 111\2\  scan0230
Date  26th August 1937
  
-3- 26.8.37.
TITLE | REMARKS | BENTLEY | H'POWER.
Idler Gear. | This is being omitted on the High Power Unit. | 2 | -
Calorstat. | No change. | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4
Inlet Manifold etc. | Single carburettor, with six ports. | 6 | 6
Exhaust Manifold | Four port type. | 7 1/2 | 10
Washers etc. | No change. | 1/4 | 1/4
Carburettor | Single carburettor, assumed of 25/30 type. | 8 1/2 | 5 1/4
Air Intake | 25/30 | 3 1/4 | 2
Air Silencer. | 25/30 | 6 1/2 | 5 1/4
Pipes etc. and Coupling of carbs. | 25/30 | 2 1/4 | -
Petrol Pump Filter & piping | No Change. | 7 1/2 | 7 1/2
Controls etc. | It is suggested the cable controls be used instead of the present system of levers. | 3 1/2 | 1 1/2
Engine Mountings. | The complete engine suspension is being modified but no great change in weight is anticipated. | 20 1/2 | 20 1/2
Torque reaction. Dampers. | These are to be changed but the weight is assumed the same. | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4
Mounting of change speed gate. | To be omitted. | 1/4 | -
Clutch & Controls. | No change. | 31 1/4 | 31 1/4
  
  


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