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).
Modifications to an induction pipe for a 3.500 Bore Bentley.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 85\4\ scan0131 | |
| Date | 18th September 1935 | |
| To RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} K208 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation}4/KW.18.9.35. 3.500 Bore Bentley. We can now give you details of the final induction pipe required for the larger bore Bentley :- Ex.19087/S modified as follows:- Overhang past the end cylinders (buffer ends) increased to 1.00" (internal dimension). Will you please put this altered pipe in hand straight away. The intake bend Ex.20017 (instructed) constitutes the correct shape of bend for use with the above pipe. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/C.T.Salt. | ||