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).
Design position report detailing modifications and their status for various chassis and engines.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\4\ Scan330 | |
Date | 5th July 1935 guessed | |
ITEM. DESIGN POSITION. BENTLEY CHASSIS. Frame cross and separate gearbox - engine moved forward 3.00". In hand. 3.5" bore engine. Completed 21.6.35. Modified engine oil suction pipe to suit engine moved forward Put aside. 3.00". Run of speedometer and rev counter drive cables to suit insulated In hand. dashboard. Modified front crossmember for centrally mounted radiator and wings. Completed 25.6.35. Higher first speed gear ratio. " 2.7.35. Front spring with shackle at rear. In hand. Girling type brake equalisers - front - revised chassis. In hand. " " " " - rear - revised chassis. In hand. 20/25 HP. CHASSIS. Steering column adjustable for length. In hand. Automatic mixture weakening device to improve petrol consumption, In hand. Modifications to carburetter to facilitate consistently accurate In hand. manufacture. PHANTOM 2 TANK ENGINES. Modified position of air cleaner. In hand. | ||