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).
Instructions regarding forged aluminium connecting rods for the 3 1/2 Litre Bentley.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 85\3\ scan0074 | |
| Date | 1st March 1934 | |
| X214 c. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} BY/CS3/EH.1.3.34. Re 3 1/2 Litre Bentley - Connecting Rod - Section 5030. Forged Aluminium Connecting Rod LeC.3682, to suit standard diameter Gudgeon Pin and without shims at Big End. Please receive herewith marked-up blue prints of the following:- E.B.1689 Connecting Rod which replaces E.B.1314. E.B.1690 Connecting Rod Cap " " E.B.1315. Will you please instruct as required, together with the following parts:- E.B.1316 Bolt - Conn. Rod. 12 off. E.B.1317 Nut " " 12 " E.58783 Split Pin-Conn. Rod 12 " This completes instructions for experiment, which is in accordance with Experimental Dept's request. BY/CS. | ||