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).
Listing engineering drawings and modifications for the Bensport Series 1.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 3\4\ 04-page211 | |
| Date | 18th February 1933 | |
| Y4753 To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} E.8/HP.18.2.33. REC'D 20 FEB 1933 re Bensport Series 1. Please find herewith the following LeC. drawings in connection with the above: LeC.3258 - Front Engine Suspension and Radiator Support. 3269 - Rear Engine Torque Arms. 3275 - Torque Reaction Dampers. This will be modified in accordance with LeC.3374, already issued to you in connection with revised dynamo drive. 3280 - Chassis arrangement. We think you will find this useful although it is out of date in certain respects, which will be recognized from the remaining LeC. drawings. 3289 - Water Connections to radiator. This is O.K. except for the item mentioned in paragraph 14 E.11/HP.15.2.33. 3312 - Dashboard fittings and dash brackets. 3315 - Exhaust silencer supports and brake countershafts. This is modified in respect to the use of an oval exhaust pipe in place of the one of circular section, the oval pipe is shown on LeC.3383. 3319 - Accelerator Pedal Stop. 3331 - Rear Axle Dampers. 3332 - Front Axle Dampers. This scheme requires modification, as mentioned in paragraph 19 of E.11/HP.15.2.33. 3348 - Right Angle Speedometer Drive. 3382 - Modification to induction pipe as per paragraph 8 E.11/HP.15.2.33. 3378 - S.U.Carburetter for Bensport. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||