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).
Status update on the 'Bensport' project, detailing agreed modifications and progress.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\2\ Scan195 | |
| Date | 29th March 1933 | |
| (S/S/33) -3- Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}10/GR.{George Ratcliffe}29.3.33. MINUTE 4. BENSPORT GENERALLY. LATEST POSITION at 29.3.33. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} said 2nd car be ready Easter. RHCL/BB.25.3.33. states that instructions are not yet complete from the D.O. for this, but they have promised completion by the end of the month, subject to there being no alterations or setbacks from the Design Dept. Work in general is progressing satisfactorily, and although everything possible is being done to complete the chassis by Easter, it is doubtful whether this can be done. Modifications agreed for incorporation:- 1. Plain bearings to timing gears in place of ball bearings. Crankcase suitable for plain bearing timing gears has just been instructed, which involves a rather big pattern alteration. 2. Close ratio gearbox. 3. Modifications to brake gear so as to reduce risk of fouling on bad roads. In the hands of Experimental Dept. Instrument Patch. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} approved drawing RR. Sch.355. In the hands of Experimental Dept. Circlip T. stated he could put up the strength of the circlip and this should cure the trouble, and Ha. said he would try out buttons in the ends of the piston pins. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}2/MJ.24.3.33. states that E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} has given a modified circlip and a set of these pistons is being prepared to send out to France. E.5/HP.27.3.33. states he is awaiting Experimental Dept's report on test of circlips with increased loading. Higher Axle Ratio. 3 different ratios to be in hand. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}2/MJ.24.3.33. states this has been discussed with Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer}, and the necessary cutters are being obtained. Intake Silencer. Decided should not be fitted at present. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}2/MJ.24.3.33. states experiments are being carried out in connection with this. Engine Finish. samples of various finishes to be submitted for Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}'s inspection. The next Bensport unit which is being built up has a modified finish. | ||