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 Chassis 12.B.V., detailing changes to the rear axle and hubs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\5\ scan0249 | |
| Date | 8th March 1944 | |
| FJH.{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} from Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/HN{F. C. Honeyman - Retail orders}/CP. 40 of Chassis Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/HN{F. C. Honeyman - Retail orders}/CP. 5/LH.{Mr Haworth} 8.3.44. Bentley Chassis 12.B.V. Engine Unit Ripple No. 2. Specification of the above chassis is revised as follows :- Work carried out at Clan 3.3.44. Rear Axle. LOP. GB.4747. Semi Floating. 10 x 41 ratio. 1 Skefco Bearing fitted to N.S. Shaft, replacing new departure No.88128 Bearing. 1 - GB.5224 Collet fitted to N.S. Shaft processed at R.R. Derby. Rear Hubs. LOP. GB.4796. The following parts fitted ex 4.B.50 :- 2 - RG.{Mr Rowledge}2260 Brake Drums 2 --RG.{Mr Rowledge}2261 Liners - cast in drums. replacing EXS.1755 Drums. Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/HN{F. C. Honeyman - Retail orders}/CP. 16 | ||