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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).
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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