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 | ||