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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).
Comparison of ignition governor specifications for the 20/25 and Bentley chassis.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 101\1\  scan0210
Date  22th April 1936
  
Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}

BY/SS.{S. Smith}5/G.22.4.36.

20/25 and BENTLEY - IGNITION GOVERNORS.

With reference to memo Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}1/KW.20.4.36 we would point out that totally different Ignition Governors are fitted to the above chassis.

The differences are as tabulated below :-

| | 20/25 | BENTLEY. |
|---|---|---|
| Arrgt. Drawing and LOP. | E.50880 | EB.548 |
| Automatic Range Flywheel Degrees. | 30° | 19° |
| Hand Control Range Flywheel Degrees. | 40° | 50° |

The reduced automatic movement on the Bentley was recommended in your memo Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}2/KT. 30.5.33.

BY/SS.{S. Smith}
  
  


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