Sketch showing cross-sections for drilling holes in the intermediate journals of a Bentley crankshaft.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 103\2\ scan0048 | |
| Date | 24th February 1939 | |
| To: Hd. {Mr Hayward / Mr Huddy} R. {Sir Henry Royce} Cr. {Mr Cra’ster / Mr Chichester} RHO. GWH {George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /SB {Mr Bull/Mr Bannister} 4/MG24.2.39 BENTLEY CRANKSHAFTS Further to BY6/G.23.2.39, we give below a sketch showing a cross-section through the intermediate journals, so as to illustrate the additional drilling required. This applies to Nos. 2, 3, 5 & 6 intermediate journals. [Drawing A - Left] 120° TWO HOLES X .218 DIA A. {Mr Adams} If Modification C has not already been carried out. [Drawing B - Right] 90° TWO HOLES X .187 DIA. B. If shaft is already drilled to Modification C. BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /SB {Mr Bull/Mr Bannister} 58 | ||
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