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).
Confirming modifications to 15 Bentley chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 3\6\ 06-page039 | |
| Date | 18th September 1933 | |
| To Sft.{Mr Swift} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. Gov. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Hy{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer}-Mr. HP. E.1/HP.18.9.33. Modifications to 15 Bentley chassis. We wish to confirm that we are in agreement with your memo Sft.{Mr Swift}1/BH.13.9.33 showing list of modifications to the first 15 Bentley chassis, but with the addition of the following items: (1) Support bearing for front engine suspension altered from Halo to Phosphor Bronze, and lubrication hole added. (2) Bonnets fitted with stops of the button type. (3) Plain hub caps replaced by final engraved design, marked with letter "B". With regard to item 27 on your list, namely, removing existing petrol pump, we wish to confirm that the tappet rod for this pump should also be removed. This can be done while the camshaft is not in position. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||