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 for the 4¼ Litre Bentley Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\4\ scan0211 | |
| Date | 24th April 1937 | |
| (sheet 2) ITEM. DESIGN POSITION. PRESENT 4¼ LITRE BENTLEY CHASSIS. Full Girling brake system applied to present chassis. Put aside. Hardy Spicer propeller shaft. N.Sch.5038/5101. Completed 2.4.37. Larger pinion thrust bearing and mods. to prevent oil leakage at flange. - rear axle N.Sch.5099. Completed 3.4.37. Rear axle tie rod. N.Sch.5111. Completed 20.4.37. Modified rear wheel driver, for replacement use on existing cars. N.Sch.5112. Completed 12.4.37. Stiffer toggle - front brake operation N.Sch.5129. Completed. Larger helical gear oil pump. LeC.5605. In hand. Alternative milling of connecting rods - inside panel - LeC.5021. Completed 14.4.37. Modified water connection to cylinder block. LeC.5639. Completed 23.4.37. Experimental water connection to cylinder block. LeC.5641. Completed 24.4.37. Thermostat in cylinder head. In hand. | ||