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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 on modifications and investigations for Bentley and 20/25 HP chassis.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 30\4\  Scan036
Date  30th October 1935
  
ITEM. DESIGN POSITION.

BENTLEY CHASSIS.

Girling type brake equalisers - front - revised chassis. In hand.
" " " " - rear - " " In hand.
Modified damper controls to suit Tecalemit filter - large bore engine. Put aside.
Investigation into stiffening up present chassis frame. In hand.
" of new and stiffer chassis frame. In hand.
Radiator stays for use with noise insulated dashboard and centre mounted radiator. Completed 24.10.35
Modified mounting for stabilising bumper. " 25.10.35
Mod. to 2nd speed to prevent working out of mesh. " 30.10.35

20/25 HP. CHASSIS.

Noise insulation scheme for engine. - large bore engine. In hand.
Exhaust and inlet manifolds - large bore engine. Completed 30.10.35
Air silencer - large bore engine. In hand.
Investigation into cause of 2nd speed gear coming out. Completed.
Engine controls - carburetter - large bore engine. Completed 30.10.35
Automatic choke - for Stromberg downdraught carburetter. " 30.10.35
Mod. to 2nd speed to prevent working out of mesh. " 30.10.35
  
  


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