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).
Notification of new drawings and part replacements for the Bentley 60 Chassis (Cast Iron Engine) crankcase and bearings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 123\5\ scan0086 | |
| Date | 15th September 1938 | |
| To H.P.S. C. B.H. c. RHO/Wld. c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std. DeLee SWDL{Len H. Swindell} 10AH BY/CS5/EH.15.9.38. Re Bentley 60 Chassis (Cast Iron Engine). Crankcase & Bearings - Section 5000. Please receive herewith blue prints of the following new drawings, detailed in accordance with information supplied by RHO/SB.{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister} EB.4217 Distributor Drive Shaft replaces EB.4057. EB.4218 Driving Dog - Distributor replaces EB.4044. Please instruct as required. The following detail:- EB.3900 Top Gear - Oil Pump altered under our alteration 19981/E, must be used in conjunction with the above new parts. EB.4057 can be modified, but a new driving piece EB.4218 will be required. It is anticipated that this feature will be incorporated on the 2nd. engine. Alteration to L.O.P. to follow. BY/CS. | ||