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).
Experimental use of a Buick-type synchromesh for the Bentley 50 and 60 gearbox.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 136\4\ scan0226 | |
| Date | 22th August 1938 | |
| [Handwritten scribble] FTH [Text struck through] c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1153. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}9/G.22.8.38. B.111, BENTLEY 50 and 60. GEAR BOX. [Handwritten initials 'AH' crossing out 'GEAR BOX.'] Please receive PD.246 showing the Buick type of synchromesh, which is intended to be tried as an alternative to the small cone type now being built up experimentally. It is intended to fit up an equal number of boxes with the two types. Advance prints have already been handed to you for modification to the casing, which is the same for both types of synchromesh. Details required. [Handwritten mark] DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||