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).
Specification revision for Silver Riplet Chassis 1-RT-1 and Bentley Unit 40-No.1, detailing changes to the rear axle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 118\1\ scan0343 | |
| Date | 26th May 1941 | |
| 1022 To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP. cc Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP.4/LH.{Mr Haworth}26.5.41. Silver Riplet Chassis 1-RT-1. Bentley Unit 40-No.1 Specification of the above Chassis is revised as follows :- Work carried out at Clan 20.5.41. Previous Specification Revised Specification Rear Axle LOP.GB.4686 Rear Axle LOP.GB.4686 Ex.9366 (RG.{Mr Rowledge}2274) Pinion) 9 x 46. G.10082 Bevel Wheel ) Axle ratio 9 x 46. Removed. The following part fitted :- Ex.35 AE Chassis (ER HALL) RG.{Mr Rowledge}2274 Pinion ) 9 x 46. G.10082 Bevel Wheel ) Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP. | ||