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).
Design position report on chassis modifications for Bentley and 20/25 HP models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\4\ Scan340 | |
| Date | 8th August 1935 | |
| ITEM. DESCRIPTION. DESIGN POSITION. BENTLEY CHASSIS. Frame cross separate gearbox - engine moved forward 3.00". In hand. Run of speedometer & rev.counter cables to suit insulated dashboard. Completed 9.7.35. Front spring with shackle at rear. In hand. Girling type brake equalisers - front - revised chassis. In hand. -do- rear -do- In hand. Larger slipper flywheel and new wheelcase to suit. In hand. Cork insert flywheel damper. Completed 8.8.35. Mounting of windscreen wiper motor to suit insulated dashboard. In hand. 20/25 HP. CHASSIS. Steering column adjustable for length. Held up. Automatic mixture weakening device to improve petrol consumption. Held up. Modifications to carburetter to facilitate consistently accurate manufacture. Completed 13.7.35. Modification to floorboards to enable isolated gear change lever to be used on existing gearbox casting. Completed 18.7.35. Large bore engine with Stromberg carburetter. In hand. Fitting of mixture control to existing carburetter. In hand. | ||