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Specification revision for a Bentley 60 Unit No.1 on a Lorry Chassis, detailing changes to connecting rods and clutch.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 124\2\  scan0333
Date  29th July 1941
  
1044
To Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /CP.
c.c. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Wym. {G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}
c.c. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /OTS.

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /CP.8/LH. {Mr Haworth} 29.7.41.

Bentley 60 - Unit No.1

Bentley Chassis 1-B-50 (Lorry)

Specification of the above unit is revised as follows :-

Work carried out at Clan 24.7.41.

Connecting Rods. LOP.RE.303.

Ex.36632/3 Con Rods & Caps (existing)
Nos: 1-3-5 drilled .031 Oil Jet Hole.
Nos: 2-4-6 No Holes.

Flywheel & Clutch

New 11" non centrifugal type Clutch fitted.

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /CP.
  
  
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