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).
Standardisation sheet detailing modifications and updates to the Bentley Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154a\3\ scan0241 | |
| Date | 1st October 1936 | |
| W/S (O) W/S (Cx{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager}) Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} EWT. BY/NW.{N. Walker - Patents} X1310 BY/Mtn3/N.1.10.36. BENTLEY CHASSIS - STANDARDISATION SHEETS. Kindly note the following standardisation sheets were completed during September :- Title. Series where brought in. Chassis to test. Servo threads on synchromesh cones as per drawing G.83946. When available. Front water ways in cylinder head plugged up. When available. Modified Bentley exhaust system - substitution of aluminized mild steel for Staybrite steel and lighter gauge material. 'K' 15.2.37. Rear axle pinion with inner race of nose bearing integral with the pinion. 'K' 15.2.37. Continued. | ||