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).
Outcome of a 15,000-mile test in France on Bentley parts suitable for standardization.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 83\2\ scan0073 | |
| Date | 12th June 1937 | |
| 20.0a 6.B.IV. BENTLEY. Outcome of special features incorporated for 15,000 miles' test in France reported in Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}/IMN/2/JAB.31.5.37. The following parts were satisfactory and suitable for standardisation:- Reference. Description. Notes. EB.2666 Spring Drive, Sold Centre plate Awaiting cost figure. LeC.4629 4946 Lightened damper wheels. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}252. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}260. Valve springs produced in Swedish Sheet issued. EB.3256. Wire by Tempered Spring Co. EB.2724. Dynamo pinion - S/ZNX material Sheet issued. EB. 311. Idler wheel - S/ZNX material. EB.2216. Large Oil Pump. Standardised. 22° Helical Gears. Reported noisy when cold. EB.3129. Push Rods S/ZNX. Awaiting Inspectors' report. 111. Cylinders radiused at case to Sheet to be issued. prevent pistons scratching. M.12. Aerolite pistons Standardised 101 chassis 'K' Series. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/JBD.{John B. Dixon - Fuel Systems} Superflexit petrol piping. Sheet issued. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/JBD.{John B. Dixon - Fuel Systems} "Gaco" washer in Oil Filter Cap. Considering cost question Ex.17856 Short Pendulum Lever to give Sheet issued. lighter steering. | ||